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SJ56 XMZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,857 mi
Last recorded148,857 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 XMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 148,857 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play RH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted underside of the vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2020 137,670 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted underside of the vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2019 133,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 133,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 130,382 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers fitted underside of the vehicle and engine bay

slight engine oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2017 127,288 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just pass the park break 16% (3.1.6b)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 31 Aug 2017 127,288 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Front Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both sides rear (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just pass the park break 16% (3.1.6b)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 30 Mar 2016 122,416 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

parking brake is only 16% which is minimum it may require repair or adjustment

Pass 31 Mar 2015 116,915 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 108,718 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 95,052 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 80,107 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 77,171 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 60,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,425 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 XMZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XMZ, 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 XMZ registered?

SJ56 XMZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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