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SJ56 UZW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,408 mi
Last recorded99,408 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 99,408 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 99,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 83,149 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 83,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened offside & nearside D-Bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 80,723 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 64,937 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 57,728 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,684 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,946 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,720 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,395 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 17,891 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 15,504 miles

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

Offside Front 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.

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 UZW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SJ56 UZW, 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 UZW registered?

SJ56 UZW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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