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HV56 RYF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,016 mi
Last recorded64,016 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 64,016 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 59,597 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 55,103 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 55,103 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 50,761 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 50,761 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 46,745 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 43,788 miles

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

Rear rear suspension has slight surface rust

large under trays

Pass 10 Jan 2020 43,764 miles

Slight surface corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Jan 2020 43,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight surface corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2019 42,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 38,540 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,821 miles

front and rear pads low

Fail 19 Sep 2016 35,821 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front and rear pads low

Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,653 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 29,727 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 25,444 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 21,984 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall damage cosmetic only

Pass 20 Sep 2011 17,387 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 13,704 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 9,447 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 9,447 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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 RYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RYF, 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 RYF registered?

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

Is HV56 RYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 RYF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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