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J999 HWT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,230 mi
Last recorded108,230 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 HWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 108,230 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2025 107,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 107,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 107,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front outer arm's ball joint dust cover, marked on yellow (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front outer arm's ball joint dust cover, needs attention (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 103,911 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 103,911 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 102,393 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 102,393 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 101,224 miles

under trays

Pass 7 Jan 2021 100,534 miles

under trays

Pass 3 Jan 2020 99,549 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2019 98,060 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 95,654 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 90,628 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,221 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 9 Jan 2016 87,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine management light on

Pass 5 Jan 2015 82,872 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 82,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 77,837 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,107 miles

001 engine management light on 002 offside washer jet weak

Pass 16 Dec 2011 70,479 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 70,479 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 105,353 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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J999 HWT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J999 HWT, 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 J999 HWT registered?

J999 HWT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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The MOT history for J999 HWT shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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