MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,868 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
under tray fitted
Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
under tray fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring inspection
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring inspection
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre completely bald on edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake pads slightly low
rear tyres wearing low,nearside front tyre wearing
front brakes out of balance
kerb damage to outer walls both nearside front tyres
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
front brakes out of balance
kerb damage to outer walls both nearside front tyres
both nearside tyres cut on side wall but not to cord
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
both nearside tyres cut on side wall but not to cord
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ56 UYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SJ56 UYW, 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 SJ56 UYW registered?
SJ56 UYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2006.
Is SJ56 UYW safe to buy?
The MOT history for SJ56 UYW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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