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SJ56 HNM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

152,230 mi
Last recorded152,230 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 HNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 152,230 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 152,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 147,624 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 147,621 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 144,994 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2022 141,479 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 138,068 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 138,034 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 132,459 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 132,376 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 125,538 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Dec 2019 125,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2018 119,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted front to rear underneath vehicle

Fail 19 Dec 2018 119,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted front to rear underneath vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2017 110,084 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 110,084 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear at tank (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 104,209 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 104,209 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 97,950 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 97,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 92,594 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 87,613 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 87,613 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 75,330 miles

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 6 Sep 2011 71,687 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 56,800 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 35,523 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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SJ56 HNM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SJ56 HNM, 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 SJ56 HNM registered?

SJ56 HNM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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