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J5 BGR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,847 mi
Last recorded36,847 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 36,847 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 35,800 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 35,069 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 34,329 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 33,549 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 33,549 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 33,108 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 32,248 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 32,244 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 31,268 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 30,411 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,416 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 27,345 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 25,821 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,348 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 22,505 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 21,052 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 18,866 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 15,952 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 BGR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BGR, 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 BGR registered?

J5 BGR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2006.

Is J5 BGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 BGR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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