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JR06 GJR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

154,837 mi
Last recorded154,837 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR06 GJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 154,837 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 154,836 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2025 151,032 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 147,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 141,255 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 138,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 136,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 127,799 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 122,997 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 119,719 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 119,718 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 117,532 miles

Offside rear shock absorber deteriorating (Recommend replacement)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 117,532 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear shock absorber deteriorating (Recommend replacement)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 112,165 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 112,165 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2015 103,773 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 93,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 84,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 75,797 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 69,918 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 69,918 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 59,631 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,611 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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JR06 GJR 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 JR06 GJR, 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 JR06 GJR registered?

JR06 GJR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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