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HV56 RXU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,791 mi
Last recorded52,791 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 RXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 52,791 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 52,514 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 51,337 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 50,125 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 50,125 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 48,822 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 48,202 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 47,160 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 43,412 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 40,230 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 36,457 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 33,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 33,411 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 29,755 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 25,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 19,871 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 15,747 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 11,030 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 8,345 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 8,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RXU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RXU, 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

How do I check the history of HV56 RXU?

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What year was HV56 RXU registered?

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

Is HV56 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 RXU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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