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FP06 JZW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,375 mi
Last recorded146,375 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 JZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 146,375 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 146,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 143,416 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 140,698 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2023 140,692 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2022 136,573 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 136,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 132,560 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2021 128,870 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 122,242 miles

Both front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 6 Jun 2018 114,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 114,915 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 107,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 96,590 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 96,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 84,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 2 May 2014 78,937 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 May 2013 75,027 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 70,938 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 65,757 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,118 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FP06 JZW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FP06 JZW, 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

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What year was FP06 JZW registered?

FP06 JZW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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The MOT history for FP06 JZW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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