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EO06 JYJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,947 mi
Last recorded135,947 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 JYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 135,947 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 134,777 miles

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 133,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 131,983 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 131,924 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 130,426 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 130,401 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 128,940 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 128,900 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 127,102 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 123,570 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 121,775 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 121,775 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 119,737 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 117,158 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 115,112 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 115,110 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 112,042 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 108,705 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 102,755 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 102,751 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 92,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 70,424 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EO06 JYJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EO06 JYJ, 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 EO06 JYJ registered?

EO06 JYJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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