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B18 DJL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,134 mi
Last recorded128,134 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 DJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 128,134 miles

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

handbrake poor

Pass 17 Mar 2021 128,112 miles

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

parking brake low effort

Pass 4 May 2020 126,582 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 126,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 121,987 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged not showing white light

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 27 Apr 2018 119,550 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 110,674 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 105,407 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 97,501 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 85,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,957 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 59,386 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 48,867 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 41,350 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 41,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,925 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 28,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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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B18 DJL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B18 DJL, 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 B18 DJL registered?

B18 DJL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2006.

Is B18 DJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 DJL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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