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LA06 JWU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,673 mi
Last recorded140,673 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 JWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 140,673 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 129,671 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Can’t fully inspect (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 Goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Can’t fully inspect (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 129,583 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Can’t fully inspect (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 Goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Can’t fully inspect (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 115,600 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 97,742 miles

Both registration plates beginning to deteriorate but can still be read with ease

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Goodyear 205/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 88,838 miles

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge/centre tread on wear bars 2-3mm

Offside rear tyre worn on edges centre tread on wear bars 2-3mm

Pass 23 Jul 2016 80,188 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 69,652 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 56,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 43,918 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 43,918 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,813 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 30,340 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 30,323 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 25,685 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 20,837 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 14,738 miles

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

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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LA06 JWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LA06 JWU, 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 LA06 JWU registered?

LA06 JWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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