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RA56 VJL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

61,415 mi
Last recorded61,415 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 VJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 61,415 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 61,397 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 55,178 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 55,413 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 49,742 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 45,888 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 40,293 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 35,533 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 30,381 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 30,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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 5 Dec 2018 27,464 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 27,464 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 26,175 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 24,811 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 23,568 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 22,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2014 22,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 20,797 miles

Both N/S and O/S/F brake pads wereing low.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic un der tray fitted to under side of vehicle in p;laces.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 18,811 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)

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2011 16,821 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 7 Dec 2010 14,106 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 14,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 11,033 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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RA56 VJL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RA56 VJL, 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 RA56 VJL registered?

RA56 VJL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is RA56 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA56 VJL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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