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RF56 HZH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,684 mi
Last recorded109,684 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 HZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 109,684 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 106,054 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 97,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 89,399 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 83,236 miles

parking brake efficiency only just passed

Fail 8 Dec 2016 83,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

parking brake efficiency only just passed

Pass 3 Dec 2015 75,678 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 75,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 68,907 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside of front bumper slightly insecure

Fail 11 Dec 2014 68,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside of front bumper slightly insecure

Fail 3 Dec 2013 61,436 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 61,436 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 56,360 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 56,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside mirror slightly insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2011 41,852 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 24,601 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 19,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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 HZH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HZH, 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 HZH registered?

RF56 HZH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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