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RJ56 CJE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,031 mi
Last recorded95,031 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 95,031 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake pipe, rear subframe, suspension component's slight corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 90,875 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 90,783 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 84,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 80,038 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2022 80,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 76,422 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 76,422 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 72,907 miles

Central Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 Apr 2019 66,840 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 66,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 63,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre has edge wear.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 58,300 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded in places

engine cover and under trays fitted

screen has damage not in view of driver

Fail 4 Apr 2017 58,293 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded in places

engine cover and under trays fitted

screen has damage not in view of driver

Pass 23 Mar 2016 53,468 miles

all pads low

Fail 23 Mar 2016 53,462 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s/f back lower arm joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

all pads low

Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,669 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Apr 2015 43,669 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Apr 2014 35,439 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,439 miles

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 14 Mar 2013 28,310 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,252 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 23,640 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 20,096 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 16,390 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 CJE 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 68%.

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 CJE, 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 CJE registered?

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

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