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S16 HMJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,359 mi
Last recorded173,359 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 HMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 173,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 165,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 161,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2018 161,071 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

central stop lamp not working

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 131,661 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 125,500 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 124,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear and nearside rear tyres have less than 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

centre stop lamp not working

offside front and nearside front tyres perished (225/45/17)

Fail 25 May 2016 124,153 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front worn on outer edge and has cracks in tread pattern advise change

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and has cracks in tread pattern advise change

under covers covering testable parts

Pass 12 Jun 2015 121,661 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm has some play in ball joint however not excessive at time of inspection

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Jun 2015 121,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f lower suspension arm has some play in ball joint however not excessive at time of inspection

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2014 110,680 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 May 2013 97,131 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 May 2013 97,130 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2012 93,212 miles

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

brake warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 5 May 2011 88,693 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 83,422 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 77,215 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 77,215 miles

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

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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S16 HMJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S16 HMJ, 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 S16 HMJ registered?

S16 HMJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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