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J14 UTD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,861 mi
Last recorded98,861 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 UTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 98,861 miles

Central Front Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 93,724 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Nearside and Offside suspension and its attachment have its surface corroded Suspension arms

Pass 2 Mar 2024 87,820 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2023 82,889 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 77,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 77,649 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 72,617 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 69,921 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 64,470 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 64,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 59,630 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 55,254 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 51,136 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 47,068 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,434 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,264 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,250 miles

damage to offside and nearside front tyre side wall

damage to offside and nearside rear tyre side wall

nearside rear tyre under inflated

Fail 20 Mar 2012 35,235 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,400 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,212 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 22,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight travel parking brake

Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight travel parking brake

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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J14 UTD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J14 UTD, 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 J14 UTD registered?

J14 UTD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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