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RF56 JVX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,902 mi
Last recorded77,902 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 JVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 77,902 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 76,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 74,267 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 72,937 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2023 71,186 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 71,186 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 69,416 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded boths (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 69,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working boths (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded boths (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 66,656 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 64,616 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 61,086 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 61,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 57,750 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 54,379 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,075 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 51,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 47,547 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 44,692 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 44,691 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2013 41,386 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,428 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 34,932 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,262 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,261 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 31,881 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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RF56 JVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF56 JVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF56 JVX registered?

RF56 JVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is RF56 JVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF56 JVX shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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