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DE06 JAO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,339 mi
Last recorded115,339 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 JAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 115,339 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s + o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 102,114 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 91,035 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 86,932 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 86,932 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2016 82,799 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides, (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover and under trays fitted

wipers smearing

Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 71,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyers outer egde worn strong advice (OSF)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 64,209 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 57,475 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,164 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 42,849 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 42,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 53,136 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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DE06 JAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE06 JAO, 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 DE06 JAO registered?

DE06 JAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for DE06 JAO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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