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RJ56 CLZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,390 mi
Last recorded126,390 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 CLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 126,390 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 123,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 115,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 103,459 miles

Both rear brake hoses deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 103,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear brake hoses deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 99,730 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,906 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 95,171 miles

both electric mirror motors not working

Fail 17 Jun 2015 95,171 miles

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

both electric mirror motors not working

Pass 13 Jun 2014 89,789 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

drive belt perished.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 85,004 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 85,002 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 75,829 miles

Offside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge [raised edge construction]

Fail 12 Jun 2012 75,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs corroded and worn lipped

Offside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge [raised edge construction]

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Oct 2011 71,083 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,686 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 40,813 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 CLZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CLZ, 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 CLZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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