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LJ06 LWC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,253 mi
Last recorded132,253 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 132,253 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 123,344 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 118,395 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 114,284 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 114,284 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 105,923 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 105,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn mounting saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 101,610 miles

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Fail 20 Jan 2018 101,568 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 95,726 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Fail 25 Jan 2017 95,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 89,570 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 83,398 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 76,765 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 71,292 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both Nearside and Offside Front tyres wearing on outer edges

child seat fitted to Nearside Rear Seat

Pass 19 Mar 2011 58,857 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 53,127 miles

child seat not suitable for front seat due to airbag

Pass 27 Apr 2009 46,080 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,093 miles

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

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 LWC 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 80%.

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 LWC, 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 LWC registered?

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

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