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HG55 YZN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,617 mi
Last recorded104,617 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 YZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 104,617 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 104,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 102,582 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 99,255 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 96,109 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2015 96,109 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2014 91,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken off

parking brake ratchet broken

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 91,729 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken off

Pass 12 Feb 2013 87,494 miles

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

engine check light on

front and rear number plates marked/delaminating

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/r tyre low tread(2.5mm)

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2013 87,494 miles

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

engine check light on

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

front and rear number plates marked/delaminating

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/r tyre low tread(2.5mm)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 77,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,964 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 48,981 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 38,189 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 38,189 miles

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

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 YZN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG55 YZN, 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 YZN registered?

HG55 YZN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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