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CV06 LJJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,788 mi
Last recorded96,788 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 LJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 96,788 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2024 95,258 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 95,258 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 94,102 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 94,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 92,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 92,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 90,265 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 90,225 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 82,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges worn 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges worn 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded & in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 79,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges and cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

advs both rear discs pitted and corroded

advs smell of fuel around vehicle cant see no leaks

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,628 miles

covers & trays fitted

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge 2055516

o/s/rear park brake perf low

Fail 30 Sep 2015 75,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

covers & trays fitted

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge 2055516

o/s/rear park brake perf low

Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,951 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 68,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2013 64,401 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,825 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,663 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 54,663 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,331 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 33,566 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,566 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge.

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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CV06 LJJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CV06 LJJ, 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 CV06 LJJ registered?

CV06 LJJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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