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HG56 VWO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,322 mi
Last recorded80,322 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 VWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 80,322 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 80,322 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 76,148 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 76,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 71,975 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 64,434 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,957 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,430 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 50,757 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW, CRACKED AND PERISHED

Fail 3 May 2016 50,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW, CRACKED AND PERISHED

Pass 5 May 2015 45,736 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,621 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 31,183 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 27,535 miles

cut in tread offside front tyre

Pass 17 May 2010 23,160 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 22,463 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 VWO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VWO, 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 VWO registered?

HG56 VWO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is HG56 VWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG56 VWO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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