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HJ56 HXN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,751 mi
Last recorded113,751 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 HXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 113,751 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 113,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 110,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 103,241 miles

Nail in tyre nearside rear tread area

Windscreen wiper wear indicators showing

Pass 5 Jul 2018 93,959 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 77,665 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 68,198 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jun 2016 68,192 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

vehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jun 2015 60,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are nearing 2mm of tread

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 20 Jun 2015 60,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres are nearing 2mm of tread

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2014 51,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing edges and getting low to 3mm

Fail 3 Jun 2014 51,910 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing edges and getting low to 3mm

Pass 3 Jun 2013 43,281 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 37,450 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 28,683 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs grooved

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre cut to side wall

underbody cover fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre cuts to side wall

Fail 15 Mar 2010 24,509 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre cuts to side wall

Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,654 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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HJ56 HXN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HJ56 HXN, 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 HJ56 HXN registered?

HJ56 HXN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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