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CX56 VSJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,871 mi
Last recorded55,871 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 VSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,871 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 49,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

parking brake snatching.recommend further investigation

Fail 13 Jan 2016 49,921 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

parking brake snatching.recommend further investigation

Pass 8 Aug 2014 40,346 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 34,127 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 30,678 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 28,289 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,614 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,990 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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CX56 VSJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CX56 VSJ, 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 CX56 VSJ registered?

CX56 VSJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is CX56 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX56 VSJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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