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SJ55 HZY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,154 mi
Last recorded40,154 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 HZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 40,154 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 39,235 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 38,680 miles

vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 9 Feb 2022 37,837 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 37,082 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 36,599 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 36,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 35,708 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 35,708 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 35,157 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 35,157 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 34,111 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 32,691 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 31,336 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 29,751 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 27,950 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 26,746 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 25,262 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 23,853 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 18,989 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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SJ55 HZY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SJ55 HZY, 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 SJ55 HZY registered?

SJ55 HZY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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