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MD55 HDN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

76,396 mi
Last recorded76,396 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 HDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 76,396 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 73,270 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 70,178 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 65,297 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 61,809 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 59,364 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 54,723 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 50,911 miles

O/S Wiper in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2017 45,119 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 38,943 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 35,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre perrishing

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 27,681 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,086 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 23,112 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 20,873 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 19,114 miles

offside rear tyre wall slight cuts

Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,942 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 16,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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MD55 HDN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MD55 HDN, 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 MD55 HDN registered?

MD55 HDN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 2006.

Is MD55 HDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD55 HDN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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