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P30 JOW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,913 mi
Last recorded69,913 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 JOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 69,913 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 69,873 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2026 29,478 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 66,953 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 66,935 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 25,013 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 58,720 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 19,861 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 54,706 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 13,950 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 47,073 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 42,175 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 40,193 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 40,193 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 39,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 37,560 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 37,560 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2016 35,515 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2015 32,849 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 32,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 28,957 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 28,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

O/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2013 24,140 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 20,015 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 16,295 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 12,479 miles

the exhast cat is rattling badly

Pass 21 Sep 2009 9,744 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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P30 JOW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P30 JOW, 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 P30 JOW registered?

P30 JOW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 February 2006.

Is P30 JOW safe to buy?

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