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HN56 LXA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,213 mi
Last recorded109,213 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 LXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 109,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 109,158 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 97,236 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear subframe and suspension components are corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 92,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 92,771 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 82,572 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

engine/transmission trays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2020 82,572 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine/transmission trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,304 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 75,621 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 70,924 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Engine management light staying on

Fail 2 Sep 2017 70,924 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Engine management light staying on

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 67,747 miles

Engine management light staying on

Pass 24 Sep 2015 62,363 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 9 Oct 2014 58,123 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 45,861 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 36,573 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 31,964 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 27,660 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 27,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 8 Oct 2009 21,350 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,350 miles

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

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

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 LXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LXA, 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 LXA registered?

HN56 LXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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