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HV56 HHS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,923 mi
Last recorded140,923 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 HHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 140,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 140,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 129,803 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 120,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 120,372 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 116,041 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 112,689 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 105,052 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 97,781 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 89,961 miles

both front tyres starting to bald on inner and outer edges

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Pass 24 Aug 2015 82,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 73,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 65,730 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 58,356 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 49,859 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 49,859 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,807 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,224 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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HV56 HHS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HHS, 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 HV56 HHS registered?

HV56 HHS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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