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LJ06 JXL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,238 mi
Last recorded129,238 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 JXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 129,238 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 124,000 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 124,000 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 119,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 111,867 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 111,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 100,262 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 93,002 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 85,249 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 85,249 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 75,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get low (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2016 68,291 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)

under trays fitted

Fail 24 May 2016 68,291 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 58,299 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 46,750 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 46,750 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 40,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 35,381 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,484 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,384 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,417 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)

Tyre size 245/40r17 91w

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 JXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LJ06 JXL, 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 JXL registered?

LJ06 JXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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