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RJ56 CEV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,560 mi
Last recorded115,560 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 CEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 115,560 miles

E.ML on

Oil leak from transmission

Rear tyres close to limit

Fail 26 Oct 2017 115,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

E.ML on

Oil leak from transmission

Rear brake pads low

Rear tyres close to limit

Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,241 miles

Both rear tyres low.

E.m.l light on

Pass 4 Nov 2015 66,425 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 66,420 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 41,977 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 36,540 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 32,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 32,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 27,409 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 23,109 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 23,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 17,768 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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RJ56 CEV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RJ56 CEV, 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 RJ56 CEV registered?

RJ56 CEV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is RJ56 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ56 CEV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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