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PE56 HKG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,895 mi
Last recorded98,895 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 HKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 98,895 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 96,219 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 84,634 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 77,279 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective replace wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 72,986 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 72,926 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 67,748 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 65,187 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 65,187 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,179 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 62,179 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 57,931 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 57,931 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 53,998 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 50,908 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 48,234 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 44,902 miles

...Thanx 4visiting us...

Front brake discs are lipped (plz rer2spec)

Fuel conditioner advised to detox system & improve performance

Fail 24 Sep 2014 44,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

...Thanx 4visiting us...

Fuel conditioner needed to clean system & improve performance

Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,620 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 38,496 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,580 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 30,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,368 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,973 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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PE56 HKG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE56 HKG, 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 PE56 HKG registered?

PE56 HKG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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