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RJ56 UAC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

334,097 mi
Last recorded334,097 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 UAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 334,097 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 312,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Covers & shield fitted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hand brake lazy

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

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 302,052 miles

(All steering and suspension component slightly corroded)

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Covers & shield fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 302,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

(All steering and suspension component slightly corroded)

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Covers & shield fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 291,537 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

front top mounts noisy

nearside parking brake lazy

Pass 30 Jul 2019 279,169 miles

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

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

Offside side mirror outer casing taped

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2019 279,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 pin or bush excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside side mirror outer casing taped

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 266,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn away badly. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake balance / performance only just met requirements

Fail 20 Jul 2018 266,380 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Showing passenger front seat restraint system fault code 9025 occupancy / recognition component B48. (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn away badly. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake balance / performance only just met requirements

Pass 10 Aug 2017 255,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 255,382 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 237,382 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 209,363 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2015 209,363 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 173,971 miles

Front number plate in poor condition.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Fail 1 Sep 2014 173,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front number plate in poor condition.

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 141,441 miles

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 141,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 107,577 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 72,887 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,221 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,442 miles

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

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 UAC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UAC, 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 UAC registered?

RJ56 UAC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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