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HJ56 JFZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,544 mi
Last recorded81,544 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 JFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 81,544 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 80,188 miles

offside front fog lamp inop

Fail 5 Sep 2025 80,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front fog lamp inop

Pass 27 Aug 2024 78,238 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 78,238 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 74,787 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 69,762 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 65,058 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 62,540 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 58,607 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 53,091 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 47,486 miles

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 9 Sep 2016 42,398 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 36,533 miles

Both front wheel bearings slight play

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 30,544 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 26,881 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Rear number plate poor condition

o/s/rear tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Aug 2012 24,908 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear low

limited vison rear coil springs

Pass 18 Aug 2011 21,703 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 17,891 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 13,834 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 JFZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HJ56 JFZ, 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 JFZ registered?

HJ56 JFZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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