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J5 AMJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,259 mi
Last recorded82,259 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 AMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 82,259 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 80,477 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 78,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer rim on tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 78,133 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear flexis split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust b racket insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer rim on tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 75,898 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 75,898 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 73,211 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 71,371 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 69,679 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 67,931 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 65,591 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 65,591 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 62,353 miles

Central Rear Exhaust bracket broken off

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 58,398 miles

exhaust mid pipe bracket adrift from exhaust , but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 12 Aug 2015 53,131 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 48,705 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,449 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 39,045 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,054 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 33,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,655 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 26,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,090 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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J5 AMJ 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 78.3%.

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 J5 AMJ, 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 J5 AMJ registered?

J5 AMJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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