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S31 BJW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

118,118 mi
Last recorded118,118 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 BJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 118,118 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 105,884 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 99,495 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 92,530 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 83,482 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 83,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 74,845 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 61,305 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 53,190 miles

wear in both front brake discs

Pass 15 Dec 2016 51,510 miles

wear in both front brake discs

Pass 17 Dec 2015 49,976 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 6 Jan 2015 47,801 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)

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 43,763 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 41,687 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 38,763 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 35,550 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,422 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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S31 BJW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S31 BJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S31 BJW registered?

S31 BJW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is S31 BJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 BJW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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