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HY56 VAD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,006 mi
Last recorded99,006 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 VAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 99,006 miles

N/s/f suspension top mount worn & slight play

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 99,006 miles

N/s/f suspension top mount worn & slight play

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,163 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 81,821 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 77,415 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 77,368 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 74,475 miles

Front nsf osf wheel bearings slight play

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre outer edge of tyre ()

Offside Front Lower wheel arch plastics loose

Offside Rear Inner inner edge of tyre wearing thin/ deep cut to outer sidewall of tyre

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 74,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect insecure bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front nsf osf wheel bearings slight play

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre outer edge of tyre ()

Offside Front Lower wheel arch plastics loose

Offside Rear Inner inner edge of tyre wearing thin/ deep cut to outer sidewall of tyre

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 71,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

O/S/F BUMPER 1/4 HAS SOME DENTS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 71,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

O/S/F BUMPER 1/4 HAS SOME DENTS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 68,117 miles

Nearside Front Outer outer edge of tyre signs of separation of material

Nearside Rear Outer outer sidewall of tyre deep cut marked in yellow

Offside Front Inner inner edge of tyre is bald

Fail 28 Jul 2018 68,117 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer outer edge of tyre signs of separation of material

Nearside Rear Outer outer sidewall of tyre deep cut marked in yellow

Offside Front Inner inner edge of tyre is bald

Pass 9 Aug 2017 65,613 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 62,483 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 62,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 58,668 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

long parking brake travel

Fail 14 Aug 2015 58,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

long parking brake travel

Pass 19 Aug 2014 54,518 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 54,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,391 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 44,382 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 44,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 38,058 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,577 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,094 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 VAD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

HY56 VAD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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