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J44 KVL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,437 mi
Last recorded92,437 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 KVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 92,437 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 92,417 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 87,392 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 87,386 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 Aug 2022 84,408 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 77,864 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 77,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 77,096 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 76,329 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 75,821 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 74,922 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 74,922 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 65,825 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 49,886 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 37,581 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,383 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,820 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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J44 KVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J44 KVL, 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 J44 KVL registered?

J44 KVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is J44 KVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 KVL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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