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L60 DGJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,979 mi
Last recorded88,979 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL60 DGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 88,979 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 87,876 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 87,876 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 86,275 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 86,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 83,659 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 76,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 70,877 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 70,877 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 66,394 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 66,394 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear t/c arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 60,570 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 60,570 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 56,525 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 56,525 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 52,433 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rear t/c arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 48,454 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 48,454 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 43,282 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 43,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 43,113 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 40,595 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 30,905 miles

Both rear tyres are 2.2 mm near to limit.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 30,868 miles

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

Both rear tyres are 2.2 mm near to limit.

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 25,844 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,224 miles

leak on gearbox??

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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L60 DGJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 L60 DGJ, 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 L60 DGJ registered?

L60 DGJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is L60 DGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L60 DGJ shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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