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JM56 JRM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,774 mi
Last recorded130,774 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM56 JRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 130,774 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 124,407 miles

foot brake travel

several chips in windscreen

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Fail 23 Aug 2019 124,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread also very low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

foot brake travel

several chips in windscreen

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 11 Sep 2018 117,467 miles

chip in zone b of windscreen

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

rear heat shield insecure

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 11 Sep 2018 117,467 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

chip in zone b of windscreen

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

rear heat shield insecure

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 8 Sep 2017 109,622 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 104,150 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre bald outer edge

Fail 7 Sep 2016 104,150 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine cover and undertrays

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre bald outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2015 94,510 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 80,249 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 8 Aug 2014 80,249 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

wiper blades smear

Pass 7 Aug 2013 68,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,748 miles

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 62,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,098 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,542 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,191 miles

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

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

front wiper blades smear slightly

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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JM56 JRM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JM56 JRM, 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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JM56 JRM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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