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HV56 RWY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,614 mi
Last recorded147,614 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 RWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 147,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight weeping of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 142,281 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 137,116 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ,at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ,at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides,perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust rear section mounting bracket rusted away but still secure

Pass 17 Sep 2018 127,415 miles

Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 117,009 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY/CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST PIPE CENTRE SUPPORT MISSING

REAR SPRINGS RUSTY/CORRODED

Fail 20 Sep 2017 117,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint O/S/F LOWER BALLJOINT WORN TO EXCESS (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint N/S/F LOWER BALLJOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR (2.5.B.1a)

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTY/CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST PIPE CENTRE SUPPORT MISSING

REAR SPRINGS RUSTY/CORRODED

Pass 1 Oct 2016 105,575 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

centre to rear exhaust missing bracket but still secure

exhaust deteriorated in places

front wipers smearing

Pass 7 Oct 2015 93,562 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front torque arm bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 93,562 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended front torque arm bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 82,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 70,724 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 58,603 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,841 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2011 46,841 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 38,390 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,198 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 RWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RWY, 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 RWY registered?

HV56 RWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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