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SJ56 UZE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

69,643 mi
Last recorded69,643 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 UZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 69,643 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 69,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 66,937 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 66,937 miles

Nearside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 65,444 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 65,444 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 63,738 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 62,080 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 60,300 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 60,300 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 58,136 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 58,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 54,996 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 54,996 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 53,106 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 53,106 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 51,624 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 49,394 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,019 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,230 miles

front os disc scored.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 43,230 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front os disc scored.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 39,813 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,188 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 36,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,615 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,032 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 UZE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 UZE, 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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SJ56 UZE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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