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HY56 JPX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,432 mi
Last recorded90,432 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 JPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 90,432 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 81,835 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 73,232 miles

ENGINE TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME ENGINE COMPONENTS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,340 miles

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

slight drag nearside rear brake

Fail 13 Sep 2013 61,340 miles

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

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

slight drag nearside rear brake

Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,683 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,779 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to wear low

Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,861 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 36,232 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 36,323 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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 JPX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HY56 JPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY56 JPX registered?

HY56 JPX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is HY56 JPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY56 JPX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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