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LJ06 KUS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,428 mi
Last recorded122,428 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 KUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 122,428 miles

Offside Front headlamp working with reduced output

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 113,657 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 113,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 106,866 miles

child seat nsf

strong advise: near side rear tyre worn to limits

surface corrosion to underside

tyre pressure light on

Fail 24 Jul 2018 106,866 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

strong advise: near side rear tyre worn to limits

surface corrosion to underside

tyre pressure light on

Pass 10 May 2017 96,864 miles

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

grating noise coming from rear handbrake shoe area.

Pass 31 May 2016 92,772 miles

mil light illuminated but emissions ok

Fail 27 May 2016 92,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

mil light illuminated but emissions ok

Pass 21 Apr 2015 85,019 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 85,019 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 69,721 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 69,721 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 63,365 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 63,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,993 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 53,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,019 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 38,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,643 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 KUS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 KUS, 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 KUS registered?

LJ06 KUS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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