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HJ06 JVZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,277 mi
Last recorded143,277 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 JVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 143,277 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 122,712 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 May 2022 104,343 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 104,237 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2021 101,013 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion all around

Fail 19 Aug 2021 101,013 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion all around

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 94,411 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 88,817 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 84,874 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 84,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 76,529 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 76,529 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,121 miles

Emission tested was too clean

Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,737 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 54,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on raised edges

front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 2 Mar 2013 44,110 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 44,110 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 39,410 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,410 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 34,180 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 28,692 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,526 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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HJ06 JVZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HJ06 JVZ, 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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HJ06 JVZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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