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R17 SSJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,397 mi
Last recorded99,397 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 SSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 99,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 80,427 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 80,415 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 62,145 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 62,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 56,651 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 56,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 56,635 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 56,446 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 55,129 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle box clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 53,776 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 53,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2nd arm from front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 51,802 miles

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

advise condition of front brake discs

advise front screen chipped

Pass 9 Jun 2016 48,877 miles

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise front screen chipped

Pass 11 Jun 2015 46,163 miles

advise front brake pads inner starting to wear low.

Pass 29 May 2014 43,416 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear coil springs starting to corrode

advise front screen chipped

Pass 6 Jun 2013 40,570 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 37,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2012 37,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,658 miles

advise front windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,701 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 26,935 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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R17 SSJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R17 SSJ, 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 R17 SSJ registered?

R17 SSJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 June 2006.

Is R17 SSJ safe to buy?

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