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DO56 SAJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,789 mi
Last recorded27,789 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO56 SAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 27,789 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 27,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 26,686 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 25,530 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 23,307 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 22,230 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 19,776 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 16,271 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 12,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 10,633 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 9,654 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 8,631 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 7,431 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 6,025 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 3,446 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 2,480 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 2,126 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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DO56 SAJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DO56 SAJ, 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 DO56 SAJ registered?

DO56 SAJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is DO56 SAJ safe to buy?

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