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EA56 HRM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,966 mi
Last recorded110,966 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 HRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 110,966 miles

Engine management display indicating a fault

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 110,955 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management display indicating a fault

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both on inner sides (3.5.1g)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front jacking point has surface rust

Rear both brakepipes corroded

oil leak

underguards fitted from front to rear

Fail 1 Sep 2016 97,078 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint main front arm (2.5.A.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both on inner sides (3.5.1g)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front jacking point has surface rust

Rear both brakepipes corroded

oil leak

underguards fitted from front to rear

Pass 2 Sep 2015 88,862 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 88,858 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working & OFFSIDE (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,377 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 77,357 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,971 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 53,597 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 53,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 41,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,829 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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EA56 HRM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA56 HRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA56 HRM registered?

EA56 HRM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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