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SJ56 XME

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,331 mi
Last recorded54,331 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 XME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 54,331 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 52,834 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 51,002 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 49,037 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 47,268 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 45,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 43,469 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 41,182 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 39,077 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 36,820 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,268 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 31,561 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 28,341 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 24,771 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 20,867 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 17,896 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 15,166 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 11,809 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 XME is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ56 XME registered?

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

Is SJ56 XME safe to buy?

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