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RJ56 CFA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,220 mi
Last recorded108,220 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 CFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 108,220 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2026 108,218 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 107,976 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 106,589 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 105,044 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 105,044 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 103,592 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 101,962 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 100,512 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 98,094 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 98,094 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 86,793 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 80,175 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 72,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust has one of its mounting brackets broken

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 61,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 52,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 45,559 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 45,559 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,382 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 33,914 miles

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to uinder vehicle covers

Fail 8 Oct 2011 33,905 miles

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

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

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to uinder vehicle covers

Pass 10 Nov 2009 22,826 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 CFA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RJ56 CFA, 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 RJ56 CFA registered?

RJ56 CFA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is RJ56 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ56 CFA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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