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JS56 SAN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,698 mi
Last recorded56,698 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS56 SAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 56,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 54,202 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 51,995 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 47,559 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle but adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2022 43,494 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 42,735 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 42,735 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 41,587 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 39,224 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides. (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 36,035 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 34,360 miles

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Pass 28 Sep 2016 33,029 miles

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underside covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,997 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 28,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 24,083 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 20,173 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 15,918 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 11,824 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 11,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 7,277 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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JS56 SAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JS56 SAN, 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 JS56 SAN registered?

JS56 SAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is JS56 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for JS56 SAN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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