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HJ56 XTP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,160 mi
Last recorded80,160 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,160 miles

Advise part on bonnet secondary release handle missing but secure.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement support arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement support arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smeary

Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,516 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,413 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 31,738 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 31,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,324 miles

Advise slight surface corrosion on all brake discs.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,763 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 24,669 miles

left front tyre nearly bald on extreeme edges

Fail 7 Jul 2009 24,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

left front tyre nearly bald on extreeme edges

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 XTP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XTP, 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 XTP registered?

HJ56 XTP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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