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JM06 JKM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,123 mi
Last recorded75,123 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM06 JKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 75,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 70,164 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 70,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 67,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 67,369 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 64,571 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN EDGES

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 63,754 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Mar 2021 63,754 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 61,648 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 61,648 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 57,756 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 57,750 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,304 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 50,174 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 47,103 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,927 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,350 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,271 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,159 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 18,931 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 14,431 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 14,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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JM06 JKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 JM06 JKM, 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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JM06 JKM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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