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HK55 ZBG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,232 mi
Last recorded106,232 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 ZBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 106,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlight patterns poor

Pass 2 Dec 2022 101,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 99,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2021 99,620 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 98,930 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 97,966 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing on outer edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 97,966 miles

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

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

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

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing on outer edges

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 97,843 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate beginning to de-laminate. (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 97,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr tyre tread depth below 1.6mm across the centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate beginning to de-laminate. (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 90,069 miles

3 small stone chips on windscreen in swept area.

Fail 17 Jul 2018 89,940 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nsr indicator showing white light to rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour osr indicator showing white light to rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side osr parking brake application uneven and giving little effort to o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed osr tyre has cord/ply exposed to inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3 small stone chips on windscreen in swept area.

Pass 15 Jul 2017 77,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bold on inner edge

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 77,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,780 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre wear on inside edge bald

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' center (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 58,375 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,176 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 51,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,974 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 37,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,722 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 31,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs heavily scored ,caused by worn out brake pads

Pass 12 Sep 2009 15,087 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 102,752 miles

complete test impaired due to under vehicle body tray

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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HK55 ZBG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK55 ZBG, 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 HK55 ZBG registered?

HK55 ZBG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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