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RJ56 YAF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,790 mi
Last recorded144,790 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 144,790 miles

Headlamps in poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2022 144,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamps in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2021 139,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers/under trays restricting full inspection

Fail 8 Dec 2021 139,492 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers/under trays restricting full inspection

Pass 10 Dec 2020 134,257 miles

Engine covers,under trays and oversills restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 134,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Mil light extinguished when emission test carried out on extended check (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine covers,under trays and oversills restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 x bolt fitted (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Nearside low flow,and possible leak in bottle area,water dripping (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 129,755 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 129,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 126,387 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 118,822 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 118,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 108,515 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 96,985 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 90,620 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 83,996 miles

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 2 May 2012 78,827 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,840 miles

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 30 Apr 2010 63,214 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 61,849 miles

chips to screen

front discs slightly worn

oil leak (gearbox)

plastic sill, floorpan and wheelarch covers fitted.

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 YAF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YAF, 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 YAF registered?

RJ56 YAF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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