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LS56 HJN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

71,085 mi
Last recorded71,085 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 HJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 71,085 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2026 71,085 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 70,327 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 70,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 68,485 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 68,485 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 65,952 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 64,000 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 64,000 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 61,698 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 61,698 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 60,027 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 56,702 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 56,652 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 53,258 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

engine management light on

Fail 16 May 2018 53,237 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

engine management light on

Pass 6 May 2017 50,714 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 47,499 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2016 47,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also bald on inner edge - 225/45 ZR17 94W XL (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***** ON 1.6MM ***** - 245/40 R17 91W (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

engine management light on

front brake discs lipped/worn

nearside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

Pass 18 May 2015 42,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 15 May 2014 36,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2013 31,387 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 26,013 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 20,007 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 16,578 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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LS56 HJN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LS56 HJN, 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 LS56 HJN registered?

LS56 HJN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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