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HJ56 XBH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,702 mi
Last recorded124,702 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 124,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 112,747 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 105,201 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 99,334 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 99,334 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 94,821 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 94,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 90,150 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 90,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2020 87,239 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 87,239 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16/91w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 81,777 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 78,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre edges worn

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 78,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre edges worn

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 73,711 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 66,972 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 58,600 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 58,164 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,273 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,939 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Slight wear both front Brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,125 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 14,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,735 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 XBH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBH, 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 XBH registered?

HJ56 XBH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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