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LJ06 LUY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,618 mi
Last recorded97,618 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 97,618 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 92,192 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 92,192 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 88,548 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 1 Dec 2020 84,134 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 84,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 78,043 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))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 70,481 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 69,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s + n/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s + n/s (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,443 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both strong advise. (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged strong advise. (4.1.D.1e)

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle compon

Pass 4 Mar 2016 60,657 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,871 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,008 miles

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

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

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 obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre edges worn

offside front tyre edges badly worn

tracking recommended after tyres replace

Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,455 miles

both front tyres ouer edges worn tracking recommended

offside front tytre outer wall has cut

Pass 3 Mar 2011 31,568 miles

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

Front brake discs quite heavily worn & warped

Front brakes imbalanced & fluctuation noted.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2010 24,402 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,082 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing low and has cuts in sidewall but not to cords

parking brake travel

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 LUY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LUY, 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 LUY registered?

LJ06 LUY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is LJ06 LUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ06 LUY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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