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H15 JLP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,081 mi
Last recorded75,081 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 JLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 75,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 73,943 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 73,940 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 72,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 72,933 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 71,572 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 69,665 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 66,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 64,828 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 62,662 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2018 58,723 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 55,708 miles

Offside Front tire wearing on edges

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 14 Apr 2016 50,307 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 39,269 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 39,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 33,241 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 31,635 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 28,685 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 28,685 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 26,699 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 26,699 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,719 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,654 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 19,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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H15 JLP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 H15 JLP, 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 H15 JLP registered?

H15 JLP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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