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HW56 FXX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,881 mi
Last recorded77,881 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 FXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 77,881 miles

Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose both wing mirrors slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 75,902 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 75,897 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

NO auxiliary power when engine running (wipers, indicators)

Pass 3 Feb 2023 72,958 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2021 68,821 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 65,881 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 62,277 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 59,140 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 55,170 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and heavily lipped. (strong advise) (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 55,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and heavily lipped. (strong advise) (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 50,437 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 45,155 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 41,932 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre hase minor damage to tyre side wall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,141 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 36,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,069 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 31,915 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 31,915 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 25,736 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 19,249 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 19,249 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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HW56 FXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HW56 FXX, 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 HW56 FXX registered?

HW56 FXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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