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SJ56 XMG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,328 mi
Last recorded83,328 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 83,328 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 69,120 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 69,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 60,313 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 48,718 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 41,996 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 40,543 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 40,481 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 37,683 miles

Advise engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all components,

Advise plastic covers on rear swing arms not allowing inspection of all components,

Centre Rear advise exhaust hanger broken but exhaust secure at time of test,

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 34,439 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 31,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakepipes are slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 28,222 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 28,216 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,371 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 22,271 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 20,102 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 16,481 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 XMG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XMG, 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 XMG registered?

SJ56 XMG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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The MOT history for SJ56 XMG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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