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LJ06 PNN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,698 mi
Last recorded132,698 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 132,698 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 132,698 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 127,678 miles

noise from power steering

Fail 27 Nov 2020 127,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

noise from power steering

Pass 20 Jul 2019 118,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under-body components corroded

under-trays fitted

wet test

Fail 20 Jul 2019 118,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under-body components corroded

under-trays fitted

wet test

Pass 21 Jul 2018 110,622 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jul 2017 102,281 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 102,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 95,335 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 95,335 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 90,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2014 82,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,700 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 73,684 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2012 66,074 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

damage to nearside front vtyre outer wall

Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,388 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,836 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)

sticker on windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2009 43,428 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 42,722 miles

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

Offside 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 PNN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PNN, 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 PNN registered?

LJ06 PNN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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