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LJ06 PKO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,321 mi
Last recorded99,321 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 PKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 99,321 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 99,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 94,838 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 83,052 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 83,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect after market bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect after market bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 70,149 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 68,967 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 64,015 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 58,636 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre deep cuts in side wall.

Nearside Rear Tyre deep cut in side wall.

Fail 19 Apr 2017 55,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre deep cuts in side wall.

Nearside Rear Tyre deep cut in side wall.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,410 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 53,410 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 49,582 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 46,632 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 46,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,488 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 41,488 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 40,253 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 35,902 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,587 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 25,885 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 PKO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 PKO, 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 PKO registered?

LJ06 PKO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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