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HG56 CUC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

195,117 mi
Last recorded195,117 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 CUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 195,117 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and cover fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2021 195,106 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and cover fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2020 180,509 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stone chip windscreen.

Fail 30 Sep 2020 180,068 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stone chip windscreen.

Pass 10 Oct 2019 165,885 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nera fuel tank and rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms. Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stone chips windscreen.

Pass 9 Oct 2018 148,006 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 129,402 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 111,506 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 93,715 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,388 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges.

Both rear tyres starting to wear low.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,985 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 29,502 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,745 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 25,107 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,967 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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HG56 CUC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HG56 CUC, 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 HG56 CUC registered?

HG56 CUC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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