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RJ56 OPT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,320 mi
Last recorded69,320 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 OPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 69,320 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 69,318 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 62,572 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 56,017 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 52,467 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 52,467 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2018 47,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 43,937 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 39,664 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 31,173 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 27,765 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 26,543 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 24,979 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 22,157 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 18,173 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 13,982 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 OPT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

RJ56 OPT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2006.

Is RJ56 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ56 OPT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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