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HY56 JPV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

141,248 mi
Last recorded141,248 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 JPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 141,248 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 118,243 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 118,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 91,970 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2023 82,842 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 78,340 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 76,976 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 76,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,618 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 70,000 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,094 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 63,865 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,466 miles

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

nearside door mirror partly insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2014 56,584 miles

All 4 tyres getting low

Pass 27 Jul 2013 51,209 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 47,509 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,015 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 28,387 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 19,391 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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HY56 JPV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 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 HY56 JPV, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY56 JPV registered?

HY56 JPV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is HY56 JPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY56 JPV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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