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RJ56 XZR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,746 mi
Last recorded183,746 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 XZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 183,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 183,745 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 175,261 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 174,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 150,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 150,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 138,291 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bush really rusty (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bush really rusty (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Over sills fitted

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 133,627 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Over sills fitted

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

slight corrosion across exhaust system

Pass 7 Sep 2018 124,808 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Exhaust corroded

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Over sills fitted

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 117,875 miles

Rear Both tyres tread worn (3-4mm)

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

General corrosion across exhaust system

Items removed prior to test

Rear Both coil springs corroded

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 117,875 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)

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

General corrosion across exhaust system

Items removed prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre heavily perished & worn close to legal limit (3mm)

Offside Front Tyre perishing and tread worn (4mm)

Rear Both coil springs corroded

Rear Both tyres tread worn (3-4mm)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 111,956 miles

Brake pedal anti- slip worn

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

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

Over sills fitted

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 106,165 miles

Engine cover & under-trays fitted

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

over sills fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2013 87,129 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 80,158 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 75,561 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 42,592 miles

Front brake discs starting to wear (Advise).

Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,748 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 XZR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XZR, 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 XZR registered?

RJ56 XZR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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