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HN56 UNP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,914 mi
Last recorded198,914 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 198,914 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 198,914 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 195,831 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 190,101 miles

Lower various areas of light corrosion on the floor

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play from inner track rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2020 190,101 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Lower various areas of light corrosion on the floor

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play from inner track rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 186,489 miles

Lower various areas of light corrosion on the floor

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play from inner track rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2019 186,489 miles

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Lower various areas of light corrosion on the floor

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play from inner track rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 180,102 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion on brake back plate

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play in track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear areas of surface corrosion on the rear floor and rear sub frame.

under trays fitted to the underside of the vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 3 Dec 2018 180,089 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play in track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear areas of surface corrosion on the rear floor and rear sub frame.

under trays fitted to the underside of the vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2017 169,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 160,781 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 160,781 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 150,298 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 141,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing the screen

Pass 2 Dec 2013 130,520 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre box corroded

exhaust centre box mounting corroded and broken off

Fail 26 Oct 2012 104,426 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 104,426 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 80,396 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,898 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 28,356 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 UNP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UNP, 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 UNP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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