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23 JGU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,313 mi
Last recorded55,313 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 JGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 May 2026 55,313 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

both mirrors slightly loose

brake pipes corroded

rear subframe and springs corroded

underbody,suspension corrofded

Pass 12 Sep 2023 55,307 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2022 54,141 miles

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

corrosion to brake pipes

slight play in steering column

Pass 16 Sep 2021 53,150 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 51,737 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 49,576 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 46,727 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 43,614 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 39,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mil (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mil (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2015 35,807 miles

front tyres deteriorated/perished outer sidewalls

Pass 26 Aug 2014 32,529 miles

n/s/f tyre perished/deteriorated outer sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,701 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 27,380 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,285 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 21,911 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 187,049 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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23 JGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 23 JGU, 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 23 JGU registered?

23 JGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is 23 JGU safe to buy?

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