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HJ56 XBK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,127 mi
Last recorded77,127 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 XBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 77,127 miles

Offside obligatary mirror has darkened

Offside washer jets weak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust mounting corroded to the extent is has failed

both rear brake pipes rusty (fuel tank area)

Fail 24 Aug 2026 77,127 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels have a wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside obligatary mirror has darkened

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust mounting corroded to the extent is has failed

both rear brake pipes rusty (fuel tank area)

Pass 28 Aug 2025 64,233 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 63,084 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 61,304 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 60,348 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear- Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 59,664 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 58,969 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 58,969 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 58,109 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 53,621 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 46,268 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 40,082 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 32,657 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 25,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 20,566 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 16,379 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 13,927 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 11,198 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 8,282 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 XBK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 XBK, 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 XBK registered?

HJ56 XBK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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