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HN56 HWH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

201,634 mi
Last recorded201,634 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 HWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 201,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 201,633 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across body to nearside at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 198,498 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Also damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 195,369 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 195,297 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 193,769 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service and parking brakes. (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside lower effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 193,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lost colour. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cut in shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre side walls show signs tyre has been run flat ? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service and parking brakes. (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside lower effort. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 187,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and edges worn off. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and inner worn off. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 184,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush worn. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished with small splits. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D'bush worn. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished with small splits. (3.6.B.4d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 184,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper gaiter split. (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding Parking brake does not fully release.Pedal seems to stick. (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush worn. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished with small splits. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D'bush worn. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished with small splits. (3.6.B.4d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 181,695 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 181,694 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 173,657 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 173,657 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 165,421 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 157,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

glowplug light on

nsf foglight lense cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2014 157,063 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

glowplug light on

nsf foglight lense cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2011 134,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise from offside rear brakes ??????

Pass 22 Sep 2010 112,088 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,550 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 84,548 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HN56 HWH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HN56 HWH, 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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HN56 HWH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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