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JJ03 BHJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,937 mi
Last recorded88,937 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ03 BHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 88,937 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 87,421 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 87,421 miles

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

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

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 85,137 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2024 85,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2023 82,153 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 82,153 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 78,594 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 75,698 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 74,234 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 70,247 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

deterioration to nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover

Pass 13 Mar 2018 66,422 miles

Front BOTH SIDES tyres low tread wearing heavily on edges / nearside front has outer sidewall damage

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside side repeater loose fitted in mirror

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

exhaust emits some smoke under acceleration

Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,136 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Fail 15 Mar 2017 63,136 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,710 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,752 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front fog light lens broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 49,371 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front inner brake pads wearing low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front fog light lens broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,434 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on limit

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,239 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,628 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 18,311 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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JJ03 BHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JJ03 BHJ, 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 JJ03 BHJ registered?

JJ03 BHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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