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HV56 BMO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,435 mi
Last recorded94,435 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 BMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 94,435 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 94,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 93,104 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 91,550 miles

covers on sills

Pass 21 Oct 2022 89,980 miles

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

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

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

covers on sills

Pass 22 Oct 2021 88,363 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,793 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 86,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 85,297 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 82,342 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2017 79,519 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 76,504 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

outer sills plastic covered

parking brake effort 16%

Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,606 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 67,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 10 Oct 2013 62,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,936 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 16,403 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 14,994 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 13,555 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)

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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HV56 BMO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HV56 BMO, 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 HV56 BMO registered?

HV56 BMO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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The MOT history for HV56 BMO shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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