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LJ06 SVW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,967 mi
Last recorded146,967 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 SVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 146,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed brake pipes front & rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 146,967 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not located correctly. (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed brake pipes front & rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 137,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 124,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 124,983 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint pointing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 112,502 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 112,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 104,988 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 98,797 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 98,796 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 97,511 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 94,450 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,951 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 88,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 84,238 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 79,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD AND AFT ARMS (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated AND BRAKE BUNDY STARTING TO RUST (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD AND AFT ARMS (2.4.G.2)

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

WASHERS NEED SERVICE

Fail 3 Mar 2016 79,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD AND AFT ARMS (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated AND BRAKE BUNDY STARTING TO RUST (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD AND AFT ARMS (2.4.G.2)

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

WASHERS NEED SERVICE

Pass 10 Feb 2015 74,386 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

N/S/F Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 26 Feb 2014 67,888 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

N/S/F Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2013 59,970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 53,093 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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)

Reduced effort recorded at N/S Parking brake

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 53,093 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Reduced effort recorded at N/S Parking brake

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,363 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 36,494 miles

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

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

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,494 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 28,329 miles

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

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

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 SVW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SVW, 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 SVW registered?

LJ06 SVW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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