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NJZ 8840

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,707 mi
Last recorded120,707 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJZ 8840
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 120,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2019 114,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc and holder ()

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 107,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover deteriorated (MOT requirements met at time of test)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar mounting slight play

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar mounting slight play

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

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

jacking block missing from nearside front

Fail 21 May 2018 107,576 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover deteriorated (MOT requirements met at time of test)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar mounting slight play

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar mounting slight play

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

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

jacking block missing from nearside front

Pass 3 Apr 2017 100,764 miles

Engine/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Fail 3 Apr 2017 100,764 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 30 Mar 2016 95,340 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Engine cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 19 Feb 2015 91,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2015 91,485 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NJZ 8840 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJZ 8840, 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 NJZ 8840 registered?

NJZ 8840 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is NJZ 8840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJZ 8840 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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