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HG56 NCJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

75,290 mi
Last recorded75,290 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 NCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 75,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 69,011 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 65,106 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 64,380 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 63,642 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 62,389 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 61,816 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 60,964 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 59,476 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 57,357 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,015 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 54,979 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 52,622 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 50,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 47,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 44,847 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,370 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 37,586 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 30,028 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outside edge

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 NCJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 NCJ, 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 NCJ registered?

HG56 NCJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is HG56 NCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG56 NCJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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