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C9 JRH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,442 mi
Last recorded72,442 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 JRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2026 72,442 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 66,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 66,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 59,017 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 59,017 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 52,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2022 48,890 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 46,834 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 May 2021 46,771 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 28 May 2020 46,571 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 45,785 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 44,185 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 43,717 miles

Offside Front cross strut bush badly deteriated

Pass 11 May 2016 40,767 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on both outer edges

Fail 11 May 2016 40,767 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on both outer edges

Pass 11 May 2015 37,333 miles

O/S/F tyre low on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 May 2014 34,429 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 May 2013 30,811 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 27,774 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 24,739 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 21,489 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 18,632 miles

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

Offside 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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C9 JRH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C9 JRH, 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 C9 JRH registered?

C9 JRH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is C9 JRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 JRH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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