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FJ06 VDR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

154,015 mi
Last recorded154,015 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 VDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2026 154,015 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 147,918 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 9 Sep 2025 147,666 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2024 141,448 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged recommend the glass to be replaced (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake discs back plates breaking up

offside front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 5 Aug 2024 138,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Front headlamp trim slightly loose

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 brake backing plates deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2023 131,474 miles

All Brake back plates badly corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic covers fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic covers fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 131,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Brake back plates badly corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic covers fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic covers fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 129,467 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 126,334 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 122,914 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 115,171 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 114,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 102,558 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 102,378 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 90,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just within minimum requirements for road use (4.1.E.1)

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded and in poor condition

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

oil leaks

Pass 12 Nov 2016 84,162 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,656 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint rear suspension arm (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 81,656 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint rear suspension arm (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 77,927 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 77,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 28 Aug 2014 77,211 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both front tyres perishing

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre outer sidewalls have slight cuts/damage,not exposing cord/ply at time of test

front reg plate damaged

nearside rear tyre perishing slightly on sidewalls and treaded area

Pass 28 Jun 2012 59,685 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 26 Jul 2011 54,181 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 54,181 miles

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

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

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

front pads wearing low

slight damage on offside windscreen

Pass 13 Jul 2010 39,239 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,557 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 30,284 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,646 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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FJ06 VDR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 FJ06 VDR, 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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FJ06 VDR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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