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HJ06 JYV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,583 mi
Last recorded67,583 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 JYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 67,583 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2024 63,210 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 58,970 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 58,926 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 53,059 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 53,059 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn one towards rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 44,941 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 44,941 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 39,336 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 27,785 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 27,392 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 27,097 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 26,797 miles

front brake discs corroded

front cross strut bushes beginning to split

Pass 23 Feb 2015 26,289 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 25,700 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 25,049 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 23,904 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,083 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,835 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,072 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 JYV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HJ06 JYV, 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 HJ06 JYV registered?

HJ06 JYV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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