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HF56 BXB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,015 mi
Last recorded83,015 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 BXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 83,015 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 79,052 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 73,781 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear, Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 73,757 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nearside front (5.2.3 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear + offside front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 68,077 miles

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 68,074 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 66,707 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Feb 2021 60,818 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 60,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s lower bush perished but has minimal movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 59,088 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 55,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has age related cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has age related cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 55,116 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has age related cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has age related cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 50,209 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 45,335 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 40,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,736 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,385 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 27,453 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 22,098 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 22,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 17,064 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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HF56 BXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HF56 BXB, 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 HF56 BXB registered?

HF56 BXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is HF56 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF56 BXB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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