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P17 JAS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,092 mi
Last recorded168,092 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 JAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 168,092 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear sill ends/arches slightly corroded

rear subframe and rear arms corroded but not excessive

Fail 13 Mar 2026 168,092 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both rear sill ends/arches slightly corroded

rear subframe and rear arms corroded but not excessive

Pass 19 Mar 2025 162,234 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2025 162,234 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 157,617 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corrosion build up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light unlit

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres ,age related cracking to tread on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 157,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad delaminated from backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corrosion build up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light unlit

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres ,age related cracking to tread on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 156,119 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front glass faded

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 156,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ,alloy arm . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front glass faded

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 154,444 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 154,444 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 153,562 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 148,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 148,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fog light unit

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 142,825 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 142,825 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 136,303 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 136,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 129,112 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 129,112 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 121,714 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 113,677 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 113,677 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 104,713 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,500 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 94,500 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 84,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 84,263 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 69,875 miles

front tyres worn severe inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,263 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,860 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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P17 JAS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P17 JAS, 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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P17 JAS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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