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RJ06 GHK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,232 mi
Last recorded133,232 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 GHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 133,232 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 128,249 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 121,419 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 121,418 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 111,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 101,414 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 101,413 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 91,148 miles

brake warning light on dash

rubber missing off parking brake pedal

Fail 13 Sep 2014 90,943 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

brake warning light on dash

nearside rear parking brake not working half as well as offside rear parking brake

rubber missing off parking brake pedal

Pass 9 Oct 2013 81,404 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,209 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 79,291 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 79,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 77,600 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 77,600 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 63,687 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 63,687 miles

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

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

possible tracking out

slight play n/s and o/s front wheel bearings

Pass 7 May 2009 45,035 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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RJ06 GHK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ06 GHK, 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 GHK registered?

RJ06 GHK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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