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HJ56 WDT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,828 mi
Last recorded99,828 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 WDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 99,828 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 98,917 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 98,865 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 98,779 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 98,152 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 97,414 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 95,798 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 90,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 90,152 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 90,152 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 WDT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WDT, 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 WDT registered?

HJ56 WDT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is HJ56 WDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ56 WDT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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