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RJ56 UAW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,256 mi
Last recorded107,256 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 107,256 miles

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

front n/s tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2019 87,829 miles

front o/s tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2018 56,564 miles

rear n/s tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 May 2018 56,564 miles

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

rear n/s tyre worn on edges

scraping noise rear o/s wheel

Pass 9 Feb 2017 38,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

undert trays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2017 38,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

undert trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 25,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 25,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 23,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate damaged, but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 23,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate damaged, but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 21,471 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 21,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 18,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate chipped

Fail 16 Nov 2012 18,824 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate chipped

Pass 14 Nov 2011 16,434 miles

NSF tyre has wear to the outer sidewall

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 13,893 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 11,129 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 11,129 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 UAW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UAW, 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 UAW registered?

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

Is RJ56 UAW safe to buy?

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