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HY56 JSU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,128 mi
Last recorded136,128 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 JSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 136,128 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 136,128 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 129,663 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 129,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 121,738 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 121,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 113,204 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 95,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 88,316 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,572 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre has cuts to inner wall

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,949 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,993 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 45,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,955 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,638 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 28,532 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 21,689 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 JSU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JSU, 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 HY56 JSU registered?

HY56 JSU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2006.

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