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FG06 JFU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

208,821 mi
Last recorded208,821 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 JFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 208,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 201,000 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 200,894 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 191,624 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 191,579 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 181,318 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 169,579 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 169,364 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested incorrect beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 160,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 150,822 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 140,512 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 215,331 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 119,580 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 108,546 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 98,417 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 85,835 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 73,946 miles

both rear tyres only just mot legal

different size tyres fitted front to rear

o/s/r handbrake performance very poor

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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FG06 JFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FG06 JFU, 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 FG06 JFU registered?

FG06 JFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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