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P400 MJK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

200,403 mi
Last recorded200,403 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP400 MJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 200,403 miles

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 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 17 Apr 2025 193,455 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear shocks weak

Pass 6 Feb 2024 185,753 miles

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 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 24 Jan 2023 179,787 miles

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2023 179,787 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2022 173,612 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2022 173,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2020 167,969 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2020 167,969 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2020 160,912 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2018 156,705 miles

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

under body trays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2018 156,701 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under body trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2017 145,562 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 145,562 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 133,880 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 133,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 120,714 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front b rake discs heavily worn - recommend replacement

front brake pads worn low - recommend replacement

full under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2014 92,270 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2013 75,687 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 68,380 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 59,374 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,025 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 45,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,189 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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P400 MJK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 P400 MJK, 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 P400 MJK registered?

P400 MJK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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