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HG55 RNV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,191 mi
Last recorded67,191 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 RNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 67,191 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 66,913 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 66,913 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bulb failure warning light on

Pass 26 Feb 2018 58,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,093 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 37,146 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,183 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,112 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,579 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 26,285 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,290 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,188 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 16,490 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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HG55 RNV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HG55 RNV, 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 HG55 RNV registered?

HG55 RNV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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The MOT history for HG55 RNV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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