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MJ51 ROD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,928 mi
Last recorded64,928 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 ROD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 64,928 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 62,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 62,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 58,336 miles

EML lamp on.

Pass 10 Mar 2023 54,529 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 54,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 52,237 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 52,237 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 49,942 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 48,580 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 48,580 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended Centre Rear (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 48,577 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended Centre Rear (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 44,140 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 42,170 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 40,511 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 40,501 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 6 Oct 2015 37,936 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 34,160 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 31,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 30,827 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 28,971 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,242 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 24,423 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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MJ51 ROD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 MJ51 ROD, 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 MJ51 ROD registered?

MJ51 ROD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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