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LJ06 XTE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,508 mi
Last recorded107,508 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 107,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 96,008 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 93,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs scored

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f accident damage

n/s/f tyre touches wing liner on full lock when vehicle jacked up (due to accident damage)

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with cut outer sidewall

plastic coverings on rear lower arms

rear brake flexi hoses perished

rear lower arms corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 90,068 miles

Front Wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded/ deteriorated

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 86,065 miles

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s mirror deteriorated

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight scoring on front discs

Fail 26 Apr 2022 86,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s mirror deteriorated

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight scoring on front discs

Pass 4 May 2021 82,722 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 May 2020 80,888 miles

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,936 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 75,920 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 70,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear anti roll bar rusty

Slight play in both front steering rack arms

Under tray/ floor and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 62,795 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner rack end (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner rack end (2.5.B.2b)

Offside front tyre perished

Under tray and engine covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 53,615 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 May 2016 53,615 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 47,590 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 46,173 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,494 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 32,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre wearing outer edge

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 27,360 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,430 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 22,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 16,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake pads getting low

plastic outer cover sills fitted

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 XTE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XTE, 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 XTE registered?

LJ06 XTE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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