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HK56 BNE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,172 mi
Last recorded60,172 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 BNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 60,172 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 58,452 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 58,226 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Nov 2022 58,088 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 22 Nov 2022 58,088 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Nov 2021 57,758 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Nov 2020 57,468 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Nov 2019 57,041 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Nov 2018 56,321 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Nov 2017 55,426 miles

Offside side repeater condensated

Rear coil spring corroded coil springs starting to corrode (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 54,091 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides starting to corrode (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear mounting starting to corrode

Pass 19 Nov 2015 52,487 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 51,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre perished slightly on outer edge

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small chips windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 51,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre perished slightly on outer edge

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

Small chips windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 49,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2013 49,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,619 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 43,323 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,285 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,712 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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HK56 BNE 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 85%.

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 HK56 BNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK56 BNE registered?

HK56 BNE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is HK56 BNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK56 BNE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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