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J77 RTS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,296 mi
Last recorded155,296 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 RTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 155,296 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 149,263 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 139,836 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 133,379 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 118,362 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 105,791 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 104,803 miles

Front Both lolly pop bushes perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 104,802 miles

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

Front Both lolly pop bushes perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 102,855 miles

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 99,099 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 95,498 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 92,323 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 88,360 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 83,421 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 81,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 81,168 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 76,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 May 2011 76,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 56,636 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,636 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 33,577 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)

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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J77 RTS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J77 RTS, 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 J77 RTS registered?

J77 RTS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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