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JIW 6406

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,918 mi
Last recorded210,918 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 6406
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 210,918 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 210,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 205,794 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2020 205,613 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 188,336 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding

Pass 12 Sep 2018 204,562 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 201,353 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 201,353 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of belt

Pass 26 Jun 2016 194,920 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 188,900 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 188,900 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 188,323 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 183,646 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 183,643 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 25,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 141,539 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust braket broken

Fail 26 Oct 2012 141,539 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

centre exhaust braket broken

Pass 21 Oct 2011 117,330 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 97,116 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 72,328 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 54,856 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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JIW 6406 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 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 JIW 6406, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JIW 6406 registered?

JIW 6406 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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