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MY56 JLH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,880 mi
Last recorded127,880 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY56 JLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 127,880 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 119,481 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 119,481 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 107,893 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 107,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 102,991 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 102,991 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 100,510 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 98,260 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 98,260 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 91,591 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,076 miles

Offside Rear brakepipe corroded

eml light on

under covers obscuring componants

Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,045 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,379 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 28,796 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,017 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 15,999 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 12,794 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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MY56 JLH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MY56 JLH, 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 MY56 JLH registered?

MY56 JLH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is MY56 JLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY56 JLH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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