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HN56 VMY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,219 mi
Last recorded73,219 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 73,219 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 71,483 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 69,726 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 66,002 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 65,889 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated pedal not releasing effectivley (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 59,984 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Fail 24 Feb 2021 59,984 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Pedal assembly not releasing effectivley. (1.1.6 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 56,023 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 56,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 55,745 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brakes are slightly binding.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,115 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,462 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 53,410 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 52,669 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2014 52,669 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 50,281 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 43,069 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 39,171 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,851 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

rear brake discs slightly pitted

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 VMY 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 78.9%.

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 VMY, 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 VMY registered?

HN56 VMY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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