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ML06 JXP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

132,514 mi
Last recorded132,514 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 JXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 132,514 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 73,024 miles

Engine covers And Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody Undersealed Front To Rear

Pass 23 Jan 2023 70,910 miles

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

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle 2 both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 70,910 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle 2 both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 68,387 miles

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

handbrake performance only just met

Pass 22 Jan 2021 65,220 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 19 Jan 2021 65,213 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 14 Jan 2020 64,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 31 Jan 2019 63,043 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm, inboard ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 61,801 miles

Exhaust - centre of rear section, support bracket detatched.

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 60,955 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 58,796 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,846 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,963 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 52,889 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,294 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,666 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,793 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,382 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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ML06 JXP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ML06 JXP, 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 ML06 JXP registered?

ML06 JXP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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