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A18 JFF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,101 mi
Last recorded74,101 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 JFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 74,101 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 73,313 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 71,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 71,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 69,084 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 69,084 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 44,117 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 44,117 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Jul 2021 18,680 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 18,680 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 9,185 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 9,185 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2012 9,123 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 8,927 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 8,188 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 8,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 7,253 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A18 JFF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A18 JFF, 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 A18 JFF registered?

A18 JFF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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