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JB56 MER

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

172,981 mi
Last recorded172,981 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB56 MER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 172,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 172,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 161,383 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 161,383 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal spongy

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 159,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 159,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 154,878 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Feb 2023 154,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 zr17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2022 152,620 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Feb 2021 148,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge (225 45 17

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2020 142,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 122,842 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Screen wiper poor clearance

Pass 19 Dec 2017 116,049 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Dec 2017 116,048 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear-most arm (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Dec 2016 113,190 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 109,624 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2014 49,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 95,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces.

Plastic trims fitted to side sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,261 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2011 82,158 miles

Front brake discs pitted and scored.

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

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

Plastic shields and covers fitted to engine and transmission.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 73,030 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 69,583 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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JB56 MER is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JB56 MER, 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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JB56 MER is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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