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HJ56 HYA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

229,781 mi
Last recorded229,781 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 HYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 229,781 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 229,780 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 215,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2019 215,675 miles

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))

Pass 11 May 2018 202,436 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 202,219 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2017 187,158 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2016 175,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 170,361 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 170,360 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 152,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 152,227 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 129,548 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 129,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 103,150 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 103,036 miles

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)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 103,036 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 98,217 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 98,216 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 84,518 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 64,343 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 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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