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BB54 JRB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,993 mi
Last recorded116,993 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB54 JRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 116,993 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leakage /corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner inner tierod (drumstick)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front track rod end corroded

Offside Inner inner tierod (drumstick)

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

body to rear subframe corroded

surface corrosion to rear subframe and mechanical components

Pass 6 Aug 2025 116,623 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front braking mechanical items corroded

Front steering mechanical items corroded

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

exhaust corroded slight leak

underbody /outer sills covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2025 116,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front braking mechanical items corroded

Front steering mechanical items corroded

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

exhaust corroded slight leak

underbody /outer sills covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2024 114,939 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 114,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 111,272 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 109,704 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 107,893 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 105,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges on limit & perishing 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perishing 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 105,670 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges on limit & perishing 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perishing 205/55*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 101,689 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear plates. (0.1 (b))

exhaust bracket in front of rear silencer is missing but system is still adequately supported.

Fail 22 Feb 2019 101,689 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear plates. (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust bracket in front of rear silencer is missing but system is still adequately supported.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 92,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner driveshaft cv boot deteriorated

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

various suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2017 80,316 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 80,316 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 67,620 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 67,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 57,526 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,059 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,804 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 28,078 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 28,078 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,364 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 21,905 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,863 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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BB54 JRB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BB54 JRB, 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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BB54 JRB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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