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LJ06 LVY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,625 mi
Last recorded86,625 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 86,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 85,186 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 83,570 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 82,598 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 81,029 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 80,075 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 73,882 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 68,538 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,254 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 64,254 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 59,015 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 50,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 50,764 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 46,601 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 46,601 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,853 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,003 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 30,809 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,555 miles

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)

advise nearside front tyre is wearing on outer tread

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 LVY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LVY, 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 LVY registered?

LJ06 LVY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is LJ06 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ06 LVY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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