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HX56 FNP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,984 mi
Last recorded90,984 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 FNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 90,984 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 90,636 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 90,211 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both frosted. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 86,963 miles

aims slightly faded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Nov 2021 75,646 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2021 75,631 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2020 75,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 74,209 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 70,716 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 70,680 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 11 Oct 2017 67,422 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2016 64,856 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 60,980 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 56,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2013 49,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting low on edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2011 27,767 miles

gear box oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2010 20,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 20,097 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 14,346 miles

Rear 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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HX56 FNP 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 HX56 FNP, 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 HX56 FNP registered?

HX56 FNP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2006.

Is HX56 FNP safe to buy?

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