MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror indicator lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to tread but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear subframe rusty
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front rear arm ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror indicator lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to tread but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
brake wear light on (front wear wire missing)
rear subframe rusty
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective pad wear warning (1.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front shocker has reduced damping effect
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)
both front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front shocker has reduced damping effect
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)
both front tyres worn on edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
advise rear children seats fitted limited inspection seat belts
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
advise rear children seats fitted limited inspection seat belts
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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HJ56 HYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 HYA, 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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HJ56 HYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2006.
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