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RJ56 TEC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

201,274 mi
Last recorded201,274 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 201,274 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

rear brakes binding

rear seats folded unable to fully inspect seat belts

Pass 18 Jul 2019 192,394 miles

all metal brake pipes grease coated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 192,393 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broke o/s (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & o/s/f d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 108,713 miles

both front stone guards corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 185,713 miles

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

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

both front stone guards corroded

Pass 20 May 2017 177,580 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both from flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt chalked (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2017 177,580 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both from flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt chalked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 171,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 171,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 164,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Dec 2013 154,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 154,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 143,648 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 143,644 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 123,342 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 106,173 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 81,999 miles

rear seat belts not checked due to no access

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 TEC 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 64.7%.

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 TEC, 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 TEC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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