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ML06 JXS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,899 mi
Last recorded101,899 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 101,899 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 101,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 98,017 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 98,016 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing parking brake pedal (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 90,835 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 90,835 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 83,756 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 76,193 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 67,107 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 65,368 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 65,368 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides trailing arms (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 57,948 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 56,991 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,877 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 54,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,125 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,171 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 47,511 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 44,992 miles

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

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

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 JXS 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 73.7%.

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 ML06 JXS, 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 JXS registered?

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

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