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HN56 UGZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,176 mi
Last recorded80,176 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 UGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 80,176 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 76,755 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 76,672 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 73,387 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 69,712 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 69,666 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe/chassis tie bar mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2021 66,879 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 63,916 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 61,713 miles

Front various minor chips in windscreen

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 58,515 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 53,090 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 48,073 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 42,325 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 17 Nov 2014 37,359 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 32,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 28,665 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 24,063 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 19,847 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 15,636 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 UGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 UGZ, 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 HN56 UGZ registered?

HN56 UGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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The MOT history for HN56 UGZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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