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HRZ 7206

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

170,268 mi
Last recorded170,268 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRZ 7206
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 170,268 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 168,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 157,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 157,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 149,811 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 149,811 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 142,300 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 131,512 miles

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 118,478 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 112,363 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 105,065 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 94,081 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 94,081 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 98,008 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 84,221 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,228 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,422 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 71,422 miles

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 Jan 2009 68,947 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 68,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

sidewall cracking both rear tyres

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2008 66,458 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 66,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 55,215 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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HRZ 7206 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 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 HRZ 7206, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HRZ 7206 registered?

HRZ 7206 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is HRZ 7206 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HRZ 7206 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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