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HV56 RXP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,015 mi
Last recorded92,015 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 92,015 miles

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

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))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 87,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 84,060 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 84,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 79,045 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath.

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 28 Oct 2017 74,011 miles

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 28 Oct 2017 74,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 29 Oct 2016 68,238 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 68,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 64,954 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 64,954 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,300 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 45,197 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,052 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 31,543 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,572 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 23,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,861 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 19,846 miles

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

Offside Front 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 RXP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RXP, 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 RXP registered?

HV56 RXP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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The MOT history for HV56 RXP shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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