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HV56 MLK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,362 mi
Last recorded141,362 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 MLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 141,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 141,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 129,237 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 129,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 119,116 miles

Both rear tyre valve stems deteriorated/cracked

Both rear tyres are getting low on tread especially on inner edges

Engine upper and lower covers fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 5 Feb 2016 109,609 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 109,609 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned wrong bulb fitted (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 100,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn low

Fail 23 Feb 2015 100,421 miles

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Feb 2014 89,425 miles

both front tyres on 3mm tread and bald on edges

both rear tyres on 3-4mm tread

engine top cover and undertray fitted

play in offside front lower rear suspension arm ball joint

Pass 11 Feb 2013 78,693 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 66,346 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,248 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2011 54,838 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 54,838 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,447 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 MLK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HV56 MLK, 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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HV56 MLK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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