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ET06 JCU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,707 mi
Last recorded100,707 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 JCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 100,707 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 99,815 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 98,882 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 96,412 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 93,352 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall around nexum lettering (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 93,339 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's plate limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall around nexum lettering (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 91,354 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 89,593 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 86,396 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 86,396 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 80,494 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 72,258 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 64,077 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 64,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,507 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 43,963 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 43,815 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 33,719 miles

CUT IN N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 16 Jul 2009 23,759 miles

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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ET06 JCU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 ET06 JCU, 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 ET06 JCU registered?

ET06 JCU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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The MOT history for ET06 JCU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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