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RJ56 CFY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

95,811 mi
Last recorded95,811 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 95,811 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake disc back plates front and rear heavily corroded.

plastic shields fitted vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

rear lower sub frame, attached suspension arms and springs heavily corroded.

Fail 26 Sep 2025 95,624 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake disc back plates front and rear heavily corroded.

plastic shields fitted vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

rear lower sub frame, attached suspension arms and springs heavily corroded.

Pass 7 Oct 2024 89,311 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear metal hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake disc back plates front and rear heavily corroded.

plastic shields fitted vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

rear lower sub frame, attached suspension arms and springs heavily corroded.

Fail 3 Oct 2024 89,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear metal hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake disc back plates front and rear heavily corroded.

plastic shields fitted vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

rear lower sub frame, attached suspension arms and springs heavily corroded.

Pass 10 Oct 2023 81,274 miles

1x exhaust metal hanger come adrift.

brake disc back plates all round heavily corroded.

brake discs all round poor/surface rust.

coil springs all round heavily corroded.

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge, cracking and close to 1.6mm.

n/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm, perishing and side walls look like the tyre has been run flat.

o/s/f tyre signs of cracking/perishing.

o/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm, perishing and side walls look like the tyre has been run flat.

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside obstructing testable items.

rear sub frame and attached suspension arms heavily corroded.

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 28 Sep 2023 81,272 miles

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

1x exhaust metal hanger come adrift.

brake disc back plates all round heavily corroded.

brake discs all round poor/surface rust.

coil springs all round heavily corroded.

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge, cracking and close to 1.6mm.

n/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm, perishing and side walls look like the tyre has been run flat.

o/s/f tyre signs of cracking/perishing.

o/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm, perishing and side walls look like the tyre has been run flat.

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside obstructing testable items.

rear sub frame and attached suspension arms heavily corroded.

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 78,759 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres + cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passanger side wing mirror loose

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 78,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres + cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passanger side wing mirror loose

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 75,239 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Wing mirror will not lock into position.

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 75,239 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Wing mirror will not lock into position.

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 72,454 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 67,885 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 67,885 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 58,050 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 58,050 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 47,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3/mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 37,159 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 37,159 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 34,370 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 29,358 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2014 29,325 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 26,664 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,899 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 20,982 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 18,115 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 15,351 miles

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

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

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 CFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CFY, 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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RJ56 CFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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