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JFT 888

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,221 mi
Last recorded104,221 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFT 888
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 104,221 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Mar 2025 99,683 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 95,053 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 90,498 miles

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded ,slight play in both mounting bushes

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 28 Mar 2023 90,498 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded ,slight play in both mounting bushes

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 24 Mar 2022 85,717 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 81,990 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 78,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2020 78,633 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2019 73,449 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Mar 2018 68,811 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 68,811 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,620 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 58,665 miles

Nearside Front dent in door

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm tread depth

Offside Rear tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,261 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,800 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,132 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,174 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,321 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2011 30,319 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,660 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 25,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads wearing

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,374 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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JFT 888 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 JFT 888, 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 JFT 888 registered?

JFT 888 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is JFT 888 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFT 888 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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