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LJ06 PKA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,296 mi
Last recorded138,296 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 PKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 138,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 135,497 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 130,721 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 124,562 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 119,688 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 119,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 112,310 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 112,310 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2019 112,007 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 100,892 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 91,953 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 86,145 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 18 Feb 2015 78,404 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 71,579 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,202 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 63,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 53,749 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 53,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,541 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall split / n/s side wall split

Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,576 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 35,572 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,425 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 PKA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PKA, 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 PKA registered?

LJ06 PKA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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