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HG56 YUX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,592 mi
Last recorded128,592 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 128,592 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 117,685 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 109,544 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 109,543 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 102,110 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 93,479 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 83,134 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 83,134 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 73,820 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 62,163 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,523 miles

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

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 17 Feb 2014 43,108 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 34,771 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 22,629 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 18,123 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 13,998 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 9,195 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 YUX 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 88.2%.

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 YUX, 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 YUX registered?

HG56 YUX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2006.

Is HG56 YUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG56 YUX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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