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SA56 JVD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,535 mi
Last recorded106,535 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 JVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 106,535 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 102,422 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 102,422 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 99,651 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 97,841 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 95,633 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 95,633 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 92,988 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 91,110 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 89,174 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2017 86,666 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 86,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 79,897 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)

nearside rear child seat fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2014 72,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,048 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 64,048 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,044 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,389 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,270 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,040 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 33,040 miles

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

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 JVD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 JVD, 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 JVD registered?

SA56 JVD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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