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J8 GGL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

40,633 mi
Last recorded40,633 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 GGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 40,633 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 40,078 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 32,344 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 32,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2024 26,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 26,953 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 21,578 miles

full underside and lower engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2023 21,578 miles

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

full underside and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2022 19,335 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2022 19,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 92W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 92W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2021 18,847 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 18,396 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 17,809 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 17,226 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 16,725 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 16,109 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 15,557 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 14,918 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 13,317 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 11,581 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 9,434 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 7,811 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 6,268 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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J8 GGL 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 J8 GGL, 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 J8 GGL registered?

J8 GGL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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