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S444 JMJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,733 mi
Last recorded165,733 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 JMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 165,733 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 165,700 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 164,560 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 164,560 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 157,807 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 151,514 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)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 151,514 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 144,823 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 136,814 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 136,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 124,098 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

engine under tray fitted

exhaust centre mounting broken/missing

front shock absorbers damp

heavy corrosion to both rear coil springs / unable to veiw bases fully due to suspension arm cups

oil leaks/residue on engine

slight smear from n/s wiper

stone chip in screen

Fail 7 Apr 2015 124,098 miles

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

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

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

both front shock absorbers damap

brake pedal rubber worn

engine under tray fitted

exhaust centre mounting broken/missing

heavy corrosion to both rear coil springs / unable to veiw bases fully due to suspension arm cups

oil leaks/residue on engine

slight smear from n/s wiper

stone chip in screen

Fail 14 Apr 2014 107,330 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 107,330 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 94,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2013 94,567 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 84,217 miles

coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn edge

Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front discs poor.

front suspension bushes worn.

rear discs poor.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 56,637 miles

both front tyres bold on outer edges

gear box oil leaks , lower engine cover fitted , corrosion to rear coil springs , minor scratches to alloy rims

Fail 17 Mar 2010 56,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres bold on outer edges

gear box oil leaks , lower engine cover fitted , corrosion to rear coil springs , minor scratches to alloy rims

Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,992 miles

kerb damage to alloy rims , slight gear box oil leaks

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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S444 JMJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S444 JMJ, 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 S444 JMJ registered?

S444 JMJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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