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LJ56 LFG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

65,979 mi
Last recorded65,979 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 LFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 65,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 63,816 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 61,942 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 58,552 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 56,237 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 53,993 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 52,217 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 47,490 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 42,155 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 37,454 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,743 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,580 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 28,148 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 28,148 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 23,748 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 23,748 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,917 miles

nearside rear tyre just on legal limit

Pass 4 Apr 2011 17,215 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 13,561 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

stone chips in windscreen

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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LJ56 LFG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LJ56 LFG, 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 LJ56 LFG registered?

LJ56 LFG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is LJ56 LFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ56 LFG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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