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LJ06 JXR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,218 mi
Last recorded160,218 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 160,218 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 157,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 157,997 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 155,367 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 155,367 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 152,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2022 150,763 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 148,011 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 146,185 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 146,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 138,489 miles

Both front inner Tyre walls has several small tears

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush starting to separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 138,489 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front inner Tyre walls has several small tears

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush starting to separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 133,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear sub frame and suspension arms have a lot of surface corrosion

Unable to check fuel and front to rear brake lines due to under body covers

Pass 7 Feb 2017 129,512 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 125,200 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 125,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 117,220 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 105,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 92,468 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2012 78,866 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,150 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,105 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 53,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,300 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 JXR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JXR, 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 LJ06 JXR registered?

LJ06 JXR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is LJ06 JXR safe to buy?

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