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HN56 HZA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

246,754 mi
Last recorded246,754 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 246,754 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 246,753 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 229,586 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 229,298 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping onto road (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 223,658 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 223,658 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 217,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 210,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 203,748 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 191,438 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 191,438 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 179,422 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 171,693 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 157,365 miles

Slight play in both rear lower hub support joints

Fail 21 Sep 2015 157,365 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Slight play in both rear lower hub support joints

Pass 11 Sep 2014 141,478 miles

O/S/F tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 128,931 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 113,352 miles

Slight play in both rear lower hub support joints

Fail 15 Sep 2011 93,505 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 93,505 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 78,379 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,978 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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HN56 HZA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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