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AF06 ETJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

169,665 mi
Last recorded169,665 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 ETJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 169,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie Rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 159,284 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 147,896 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 141,701 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 125,494 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 97,524 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 90,485 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 90,485 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 87,520 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 83,999 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 79,697 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 72,303 miles

Both front forward facing arm bushes weak.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Edge. (3.5.1i)

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

Rear anti-roll bar corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 65,054 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 57,653 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 49,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,660 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 41,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 36,673 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,724 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,211 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,070 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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AF06 ETJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AF06 ETJ, 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 AF06 ETJ registered?

AF06 ETJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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