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HG55 YZR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,986 mi
Last recorded153,986 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 YZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 153,986 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 153,982 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 148,323 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 143,853 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside just giving a beam image (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management lamp on

Fail 1 Sep 2016 143,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside just giving a beam image (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management lamp on

Pass 13 Aug 2015 135,578 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 126,340 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 126,340 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 119,324 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 112,029 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 112,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 103,686 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 103,592 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Emission test carried out ....Too low to detect

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 96,346 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 74,982 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Park brake close to having no reserve travel

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 YZR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 YZR, 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 YZR registered?

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

Is HG55 YZR safe to buy?

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