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J19 MRU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,459 mi
Last recorded105,459 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 MRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 105,459 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear; D; bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 105,456 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/r16/91v dunlop sport blue response LRR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear; D; bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 97,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crack between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 97,814 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Crack between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 89,609 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken as marked.

Fail 24 Oct 2023 89,609 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on dash. (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken as marked.

Pass 26 Oct 2022 82,948 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 78,903 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 78,903 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 75,664 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 68,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 62,914 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 58,210 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 58,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,835 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,770 miles

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)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 47,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 24 Mar 2014 43,434 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,463 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 30,226 miles

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 26 Apr 2010 25,465 miles

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 27 Apr 2009 20,969 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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J19 MRU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J19 MRU, 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 J19 MRU registered?

J19 MRU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2006.

Is J19 MRU safe to buy?

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