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EJ56 VJA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

163,398 mi
Last recorded163,398 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 VJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 163,398 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth ( Deteriorated ) (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( Near-Side and Off-Side ) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Near-Side and Off-Side ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 158,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 150,621 miles

Engine Undertray fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2024 150,487 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine Undertray fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2023 144,820 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 144,809 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 139,132 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 139,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2021 129,885 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 122,732 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 118,876 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2018 105,502 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 98,417 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 88,594 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 63,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroding

windscreen chipped zone a

Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,110 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 41,907 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 37,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,449 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 32,321 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 25,069 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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EJ56 VJA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EJ56 VJA, 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 EJ56 VJA registered?

EJ56 VJA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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