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J333 GLR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,521 mi
Last recorded94,521 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 GLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 94,521 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 90,727 miles

Car tested in wet weather

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 81,737 miles

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

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

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 72,428 miles

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 69,678 miles

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

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

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 67,423 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover under trays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2021 67,423 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 66,818 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 64,268 miles

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

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2018 60,827 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2018 60,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 56,396 miles

all four tyre cracking on outer walls

Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,656 miles

hand brake sticking

Pass 15 Aug 2015 53,913 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 2 Sep 2014 53,391 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 52,922 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 52,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 52,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,209 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 51,625 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,604 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,494 miles

Both front brake discs worn and lipped

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

Park brake pedal rubber missing

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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J333 GLR 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 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 J333 GLR, 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 J333 GLR registered?

J333 GLR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2006.

Is J333 GLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J333 GLR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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