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MV56 JUA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,660 mi
Last recorded168,660 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 JUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 168,660 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 168,487 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 osr / nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osr / nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 159,820 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 153,535 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 153,529 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 148,192 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 148,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Bumper insecure both side (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 141,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine bay covers fitted

engine management light on diesel pre 1 July 2008

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2020 141,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2019 134,584 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 134,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 127,603 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 119,638 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from interior rear view mirror. ()

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 110,936 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, nearside and offside. Unable to inspect all pipes due to plastic covers fitted. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 110,759 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside less effort than offside (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, nearside and offside. Unable to inspect all pipes due to plastic covers fitted. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 101,644 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 101,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 89,514 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 79,089 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 79,089 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 71,681 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,402 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,577 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,198 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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MV56 JUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV56 JUA, 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 MV56 JUA registered?

MV56 JUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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