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EX56 HFK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,371 mi
Last recorded135,371 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 HFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 135,371 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords thread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 across (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2026 135,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords thread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 across (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple component's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 132,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple componats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 131,080 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Offside Rear tyre worn both edges (inner more so)

stone chip passengers swept area

Fail 10 Sep 2024 131,078 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to N/S/Rear pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Offside Rear tyre worn both edges (inner more so)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx, 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

stone chip in passengers swept area

Pass 7 Sep 2023 128,669 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/front & o/s/rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 6 Sep 2023 128,669 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/front & o/s/rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Sep 2022 120,908 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust brackets corroded through at welds

Pass 13 Sep 2021 111,980 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust hanging brackets corroded through at welds (still supported)

Pass 21 Sep 2020 103,123 miles

Nearside parking brake performance low

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Sep 2019 94,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 83,861 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

stone chip in passengers swept area

Pass 4 Sep 2017 73,081 miles

Horn sounds weak

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system corroded and support

Fail 4 Sep 2017 73,081 miles

Horn sounds weak

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system corroded and support

Pass 20 Sep 2016 63,046 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 52,029 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,091 miles

All tyre perished & starting to crack.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 48,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All tyre perished & starting to crack.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 44,719 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,263 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SUSPENSION,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,568 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,885 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 23,687 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,687 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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EX56 HFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX56 HFK, 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 EX56 HFK registered?

EX56 HFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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