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SJ56 UYW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,868 mi
Last recorded116,868 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 UYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 116,868 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 112,309 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 106,142 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2020 106,142 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 100,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 95,208 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 2 Jul 2018 95,207 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,990 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 67,584 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 59,640 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 59,640 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 54,154 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 54,120 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 48,996 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 44,528 miles

front brakes out of balance

kerb damage to outer walls both nearside front tyres

Fail 28 Jan 2013 44,528 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 39,196 miles

both nearside tyres cut on side wall but not to cord

Fail 4 Jan 2012 39,196 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both nearside tyres cut on side wall but not to cord

Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,247 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 34,244 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 28,920 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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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.

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