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LJ06 LVZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,770 mi
Last recorded97,770 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 97,770 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 97,770 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2022 94,003 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 94,003 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 88,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 83,713 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 80,175 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 78,198 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 72,557 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 65,503 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 59,151 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 54,444 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 49,786 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 42,585 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,213 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 20,611 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 17,674 miles

all rims slightly marked

both nearside tyres have digs in sidewall

Fail 2 Mar 2009 17,673 miles

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

all rims slightly marked

both nearside tyres have digs in sidewall

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 LVZ 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 83.3%.

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 LVZ, 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 LVZ registered?

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

Is LJ06 LVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ06 LVZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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