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RJ56 CFE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,892 mi
Last recorded131,892 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 CFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 131,892 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 127,154 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 122,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 114,644 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 108,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front tot rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 104,904 miles

front and rear brake hoses perished

rear pads worn

Pass 8 Nov 2019 100,044 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 94,425 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

child seat fitted

chips in windscreen

undercover fitted

wipers worn

Fail 30 Oct 2018 94,252 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

child seat fitted

chips in windscreen

undercover fitted

wipers worn

Pass 7 Nov 2017 89,729 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers smearing

Fail 7 Nov 2017 89,729 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wipers smearing

Pass 14 Nov 2016 84,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear anti roll bar corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring view of engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,327 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 12 Nov 2014 74,456 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 71,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 61,201 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 52,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 43,568 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 35,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CFE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CFE, 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 CFE registered?

RJ56 CFE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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