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SJ56 UZP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

244,520 mi
Last recorded244,520 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 UZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 244,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 244,389 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 244,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 239,139 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 233,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 227,842 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 22,310 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 218,510 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 208,419 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 198,072 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 187,688 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 187,496 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 Aug 2010 146,557 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 104,009 miles

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

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

Offside 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 front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 20 Aug 2009 104,009 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside 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 front tyre worn outer edge

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 UZP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UZP, 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 UZP registered?

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

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