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HV56 RYK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

101,524 mi
Last recorded101,524 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 101,524 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damaged and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damaged and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear washers not working

Pass 2 Dec 2024 92,030 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 83,091 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 74,240 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 74,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 65,436 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 58,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 56,193 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 52,753 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 50,218 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 47,642 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,328 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,941 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,685 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 32,268 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 28,250 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 23,704 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,556 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 RYK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 RYK, 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 RYK registered?

HV56 RYK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is HV56 RYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 RYK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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