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AE06 JVU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

137,948 mi
Last recorded137,948 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 JVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 137,948 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 128,259 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 128,259 miles

Road wheel fixing missing NSR,OSF,OSR (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 125,618 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 116,468 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 116,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 107,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt webbing slightly frayed in area of lower mounting point (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed seat belt webbing slightly frayed in area of lower mounting point (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f upper ball joint boot split however still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose o/s wing mirror slightly loose on mounting (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded lower rung corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer front mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 102,816 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 96,601 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 96,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 63,362 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 93,311 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 89,395 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 85,045 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 75,934 miles

Slight windscreen damage

Pass 9 Jun 2015 66,884 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 59,459 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 47,701 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 34,190 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 24,660 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,950 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 18,322 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 13,657 miles

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

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

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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AE06 JVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AE06 JVU, 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 AE06 JVU registered?

AE06 JVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2006.

Is AE06 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE06 JVU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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