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LJ06 JXM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,793 mi
Last recorded107,793 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 107,793 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 107,792 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 100,260 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all - front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged dimmed (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases been repaired by welding (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 100,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view offside (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 97,002 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 94,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 88,679 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens discolored (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 81,628 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 81,593 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 76,546 miles

Both rear tyres wearing outer edges

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 66,262 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2019 66,107 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,741 miles

Rear both coil springs corroded heavily

Rear heavily corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2018 54,672 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear both coil springs corroded heavily

Rear heavily corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 43,305 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Outer tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2016 37,376 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,627 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 36,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 35,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 35,850 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,756 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 390,981 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 30,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,909 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s front tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,451 miles

N/S PARKING BRAKE NOT AS EFFICIENT AS O/S

n/s/f tyre tread worn low outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2009 16,546 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 16,546 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 JXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 LJ06 JXM, 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 JXM registered?

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

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