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HF56 LHP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,699 mi
Last recorded91,699 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 LHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 91,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 88,370 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 88,296 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 86,705 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s&n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s&n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 84,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 80,539 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 77,013 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 76,961 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 66,889 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 56,299 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

both front tyres wearing on both edges

rear brake pads close to warning wires

Pass 28 Jun 2017 47,229 miles

engine cover

under shield

Pass 30 Jun 2016 38,574 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 36,620 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,688 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,668 miles

advise front screen chipped

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,801 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2012 27,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 21,590 miles

advise all tyres,outter side walls,slight damage

advise nail in near side front tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2011 21,527 miles

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

advise all tyres,outter side walls,slight damage

advise nail in near side front tyre

advise off side rear tyre on 2.0mm tread

Pass 16 Sep 2010 15,828 miles

small cut o/s/f tyre inner wall

Pass 16 Sep 2009 11,876 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 LHP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 LHP, 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 LHP registered?

HF56 LHP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is HF56 LHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF56 LHP 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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