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AJ05 ROO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,513 mi
Last recorded147,513 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ROO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 147,513 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 146,365 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 144,619 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 144,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 143,681 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 142,128 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 140,722 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 138,421 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 132,826 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 126,576 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 123,084 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 118,963 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 118,957 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 105,424 miles

offsied rear tyre worn low

Pass 10 Apr 2014 86,144 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,315 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,584 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 22,713 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,585 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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AJ05 ROO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AJ05 ROO, 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 AJ05 ROO registered?

AJ05 ROO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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