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RF56 HYR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

212,664 mi
Last recorded212,664 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 HYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 212,664 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 209,001 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 204,315 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2018 204,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 200,766 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 200,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 192,166 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 192,166 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 183,380 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 174,413 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 162,642 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2012 152,791 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 142,089 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 112,793 miles

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

o/s/f fog light glass smashed

Fail 27 Nov 2009 112,792 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f fog light glass smashed

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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RF56 HYR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RF56 HYR, 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 RF56 HYR registered?

RF56 HYR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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The MOT history for RF56 HYR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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