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J31 JFK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,123 mi
Last recorded52,123 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 JFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 52,123 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms attatched (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 52,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms attatched (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 52,034 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 52,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL indicates a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 51,928 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 51,928 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 51,684 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 50,269 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 48,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 48,397 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 47,634 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 47,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 46,166 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,676 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 42,707 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 42,707 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 39,621 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 39,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 37,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 34,856 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 31,094 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,940 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 18,969 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 30 Jun 2009 12,277 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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J31 JFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol 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 J31 JFK, 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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J31 JFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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