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F17 JSP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,924 mi
Last recorded161,924 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 JSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 161,924 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all pale (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both sides ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 149,066 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre also (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 148,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tyre also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 135,469 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres shoulders bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 135,300 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play rough on rotation. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres shoulders bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 116,310 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 95,060 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 95,060 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 80,640 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 80,637 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 72,499 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 72,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 62,799 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 48,880 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 43,966 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 38,962 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,054 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,383 miles

Offside front tyre wall perished

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,337 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 14,656 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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F17 JSP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F17 JSP, 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 F17 JSP registered?

F17 JSP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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