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SA56 JBY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,096 mi
Last recorded54,096 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 JBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 54,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly at bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 54,096 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly at bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 50,269 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 50,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 46,564 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 46,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 42,590 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 38,006 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 37,518 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 36,273 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 34,929 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 32,426 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 28,499 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 25,612 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,685 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 21,318 miles

nearside + offside front tyres starting to crack + on wearbars

Pass 10 Aug 2013 19,343 miles

front + rear tyres starting to crack

nearside + offside rear tyres on wearbars

Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,567 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 16,397 miles

all four tyres cracking in tread

Pass 27 Sep 2010 14,851 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 11,948 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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SA56 JBY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SA56 JBY, 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 SA56 JBY registered?

SA56 JBY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is SA56 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA56 JBY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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