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RJ56 UAD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

170,048 mi
Last recorded170,048 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 170,048 miles

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

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

parking brake 16%

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2022 158,235 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 158,235 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 152,906 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2021 152,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 147,527 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 147,527 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 144,040 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 144,040 miles

Nearside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 136,807 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 127,935 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 127,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 123,602 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 118,638 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 118,638 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 113,023 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 113,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 105,105 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 99,101 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 88,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under guards fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2011 234,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under guards fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2010 65,810 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 45,844 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 UAD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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