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L333 JJS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,307 mi
Last recorded124,307 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 JJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 124,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is worn to legal limit o/s rear tyre is very worn

covers fitted top and bottom

Fail 30 Dec 2016 124,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is worn to legal limit o/s rear tyre is very worn

covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 9 Feb 2016 111,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 107,921 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 105,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 99,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

Incorrect wheel stud fitted to n/s/f wheel hub

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

Note: n/s/f fog light broken & lower bumper damage

Fail 25 Jul 2013 99,024 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

Incorrect wheel stud fitted to n/s/f wheel hub

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

Note: n/s/f fog light broken & lower bumper damage

Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,561 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 73,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 73,630 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,118 miles

under vehicle covered by plastic trim

Pass 12 May 2009 46,171 miles

chip in windshield

Fail 8 May 2009 46,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip in windshield

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted at time of test

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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L333 JJS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L333 JJS, 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 L333 JJS registered?

L333 JJS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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