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HN56 HZL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,133 mi
Last recorded59,133 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 HZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 59,133 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

chips in front windscreen

Fail 29 Oct 2025 59,133 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

chips in front windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2024 57,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2023 55,364 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

brake pipes corroding

damage to n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 9 Nov 2022 54,304 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

brake pipes corroding

Fail 9 Nov 2022 54,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

brake pipes corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2021 53,338 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 4 Nov 2020 52,059 miles

rear brake hoses perishing

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 15 Nov 2019 49,876 miles

chips in front windscreen

slight damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2018 46,923 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 44,796 miles

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2016 42,448 miles

chips in front windscreen

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Oct 2015 39,981 miles

chips in front windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2014 36,623 miles

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both front tyres worn low on edges

chips in front windscreen

n/s/f tyre inner wall splitting

Pass 15 Oct 2013 33,386 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2012 31,913 miles

nearside front tyre splits inner sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2011 30,418 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 28,704 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,672 miles

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

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

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 HZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HN56 HZL, 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 HN56 HZL registered?

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

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