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LJ06 LRN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,608 mi
Last recorded157,608 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 LRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2024 157,608 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of brake lines

Pass 19 May 2023 144,561 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 May 2022 120,108 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 113,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 106,752 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 101,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 98,910 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 98,543 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 92,766 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 85,855 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 77,281 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2013 68,407 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2011 50,632 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,749 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,970 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 LRN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LRN, 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 LRN registered?

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

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