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PE56 HNJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

154,382 mi
Last recorded154,382 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 HNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 154,382 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 149,077 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 148,972 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine Miss Fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 142,888 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 142,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 136,668 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 16 Jan 2023 136,668 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Dec 2021 129,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the second box. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective The front bracket and the back box bracket are both broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 1.90 mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded to the side of the fuel tank and above the rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 123,760 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 123,758 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 115,695 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2018 105,706 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 93,880 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on outer tread edges

engine under tray fitted to vehicle

middle exhaust pipe mounting bracket corroded & broke

Fail 30 Jun 2017 93,880 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads worn to approx. 3 - 5mm (3.5.1g)

both front tyres slightly wearing on outer tread edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn & lipped (3.5.1i)

engine under tray fitted to vehicle

middle exhaust pipe mounting bracket corroded & broke

Pass 1 Jul 2016 83,242 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both slightly worn (3.5.1n)

Under Try Fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2016 83,242 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both slightly worn (3.5.1n)

Under Try Fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 67,466 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 67,466 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 55,373 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 55,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,685 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 38,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 34,897 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,332 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2009 28,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HNJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 PE56 HNJ, 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 PE56 HNJ registered?

PE56 HNJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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