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LL06 BHJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

179,824 mi
Last recorded179,824 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL06 BHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 179,824 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 167,382 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 154,399 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 129,222 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 106,347 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 88,277 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 59,294 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 59,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 56,704 miles

EML on

front screenwash switch faulty

nearside mirror repeater stops working when mirrors are folded but work once unfolded

offside front tyre worn outer edge 225/45/17

Fail 25 Apr 2018 56,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

EML on

front screenwash switch faulty

nearside mirror repeater stops working when mirrors are folded but work once unfolded

offside front tyre worn outer edge 225/45/17

Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,138 miles

Both rear tyres worn very close to limits 245/40R17

Offside front inner door handle insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,193 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,570 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 45,975 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 45,975 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,005 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 39,317 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn outer edge

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Apr 2011 36,066 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 36,066 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 32,690 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2010 32,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 28,721 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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LL06 BHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LL06 BHJ, 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 LL06 BHJ registered?

LL06 BHJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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