CarVerify

Free Car Check

EX06 JZF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

165,968 mi
Last recorded165,968 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 JZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 165,968 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 158,981 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 148,342 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (inner/outer surface), o/s rear (inner surface) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 148,342 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (inner/outer surface), o/s rear (inner surface) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 134,788 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear, o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 124,373 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear, o/s rear, o/s front tyres (inner/outer surface has become smooth) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 115,976 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 106,631 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 89,276 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,041 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 78,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO MOTOR SOUND (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91W BRIDGESTONE (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 78,030 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 73,030 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 73,030 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

oil low

Pass 1 Mar 2014 63,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Pass 6 Mar 2013 57,917 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 52,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 44,914 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)

both fronts tyres worn on outer and inner edges but not 75%

Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,726 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 24,837 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EX06 JZF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EX06 JZF, 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

How do I check the history of EX06 JZF?

You can check the full history of EX06 JZF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EX06 JZF registered?

EX06 JZF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is EX06 JZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX06 JZF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX06 JZF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EX06 JZF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.