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SA56 VAJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Bronze Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,214 mi
Last recorded39,214 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 VAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 39,214 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,295 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 32,295 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket brocken outher brackets o/k

Pass 13 Mar 2013 27,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs corroded on inside surface

slight oil leak at gearbox

Pass 22 Nov 2011 21,795 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 16,646 miles

n/s/r seat belt not inspected child seat fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2009 12,258 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 12,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, 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 VAJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Bronze with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

SA56 VAJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is SA56 VAJ safe to buy?

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