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LJ06 APA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,086 mi
Last recorded109,086 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 APA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 109,086 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil around undertray unable to locate the source. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 103,780 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 98,589 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 29 Jan 2022 98,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2021 94,158 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2020 88,933 miles

Under trays fitted.

Fail 10 Feb 2020 88,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 8 Feb 2019 82,764 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 82,764 miles

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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 73,411 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 67,079 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 67,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 60,726 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 56,279 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 50,796 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 46,763 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,357 miles

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

Transmission oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,484 miles

Parking brake requires adjustment, slack in cable

Transmission oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2010 26,152 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,088 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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LJ06 APA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ06 APA, 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 LJ06 APA registered?

LJ06 APA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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