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LJ06 PKZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,016 mi
Last recorded122,016 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 PKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 122,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 121,687 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 115,831 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 113,409 miles

BOTH SIDE MIRRIR LOOSE

Fail 26 Oct 2020 113,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDE HEADLAMP BULB LOOSE (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH SIDE MIRRIR LOOSE

Pass 4 May 2019 104,922 miles

cover and shields fitted obstructing view of componentes

Fail 3 May 2019 104,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

cover and shields fitted obstructing view of componentes

Pass 24 Apr 2018 98,544 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,161 miles

brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 13 Apr 2017 90,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

brake pipes have slight surface corrosion

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 10 May 2016 81,265 miles

covers & shields fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2016 81,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

covers & shields fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 71,559 miles

both front tyres worn inner

front pads appear low

n/s/f nail in tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,554 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 61,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 51,757 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,840 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Apr 2012 44,838 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,514 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 38,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

drivers front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2010 30,953 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 23,407 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 PKZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PKZ, 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 PKZ registered?

LJ06 PKZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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