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RJ06 GHH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,346 mi
Last recorded148,346 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 GHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 148,346 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 140,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 135,054 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 129,044 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 24 May 2022 122,908 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 21 May 2021 115,423 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 115,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 May 2020 111,882 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 105,639 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under trays/covers limit inspection

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 105,639 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under trays/covers limit inspection

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

Fail 29 May 2019 105,619 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 99,489 miles

emissions test on the high side

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 90,692 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

n/s/r jacking point missing

Fail 30 May 2017 90,689 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

n/s/r jacking point missing

o/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 26 May 2016 80,561 miles

covers trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 72,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 64,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r jacking point missing

Pass 29 May 2013 57,772 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 57,770 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 49,343 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 41,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 32,003 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 27,029 miles

headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test.

Fail 21 May 2009 27,029 miles

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

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

headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test.

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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RJ06 GHH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ06 GHH, 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 RJ06 GHH registered?

RJ06 GHH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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