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LJ06 SVV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,471 mi
Last recorded109,471 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 SVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 109,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2026 109,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer Bottle Empty. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 103,979 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 97,216 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 97,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 85,612 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 85,612 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2022 79,743 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 79,743 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 73,946 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 68,877 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,754 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 19 Feb 2018 61,037 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2017 55,270 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2017 55,270 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 51,307 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 48,434 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 48,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

osr tyre slightly perrished

Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,942 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2013 43,354 miles

nsr tyre has a cut on the sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2012 40,976 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing thin on outter edge

osf tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2011 38,548 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,655 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,250 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 SVV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVV, 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 SVV registered?

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

Is LJ06 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ06 SVV shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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