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BO55 JXN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,406 mi
Last recorded64,406 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 JXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2026 64,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 58,256 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 53,247 miles

Drivers mirror glass deteriorated

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

Offside rear coil spring incorrectly located

Offside washer jet blocked but still sufficient water to clear screen

Fail 15 Nov 2023 53,247 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Drivers mirror glass deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside rear coil spring incorrectly located

Offside washer jet blocked but still sufficient water to clear screen

Pass 19 Nov 2022 47,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 44,168 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 44,297 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tiebar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 41,995 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 39,684 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 39,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 37,341 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 36,431 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 35,635 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 34,184 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 32,444 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 29,886 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,196 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 22,491 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 18,179 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 13,398 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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BO55 JXN 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 80%.

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 BO55 JXN, 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 BO55 JXN registered?

BO55 JXN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is BO55 JXN safe to buy?

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