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CE56 XJU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

168,987 mi
Last recorded168,987 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 XJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 168,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 168,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 163,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 163,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratch (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 158,808 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 153,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 153,363 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 143,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR OF BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 143,095 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR OF BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 131,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, cannot see location due to under covers

Fail 9 Dec 2019 31,626 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, cannot see location due to under covers

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 124,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 124,634 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 118,020 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 118,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 112,181 miles

Both front brake discs getting worn

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Too flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Off side rear tyre nearing limit

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Too flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 105,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 105,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 99,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2014 99,539 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2013 93,365 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 93,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 81,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2011 71,055 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,055 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 61,273 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,029 miles

front brake pads getting low.

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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CE56 XJU 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 59.3%.

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 CE56 XJU, 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 CE56 XJU registered?

CE56 XJU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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