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LM06 CJX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

209,871 mi
Last recorded209,871 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 CJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 209,871 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 200,499 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 200,499 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 189,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 189,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 182,568 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 176,392 miles

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

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

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

nsf foglight missing

undercovers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2021 176,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

nsf foglight missing

undercovers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2020 170,815 miles

N/S/F FOG MISSING

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R INNER >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R INNER >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 170,815 miles

Headlamp aim not tested N/S (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high O/S (4.1.2 (a))

N/S/F FOG MISSING

O/S/R PARKING BRAKE SEEMED TO BIND ON AFTER APPLICATION >> CHECK ADVISED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R INNER >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R INNER >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 150,222 miles

N/S/F FOG LAMP MISSING

N/S/R PARKING BRAKE READING POOR

Fail 10 May 2019 150,222 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen O/S/F BULB FITMENT INCORRECT (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation N/S/R (1.2.1 (d))

N/S/F FOG LAMP MISSING

N/S/R PARKING BRAKE READING POOR

Pass 9 May 2018 130,088 miles

ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

N/S/F FOG LAMP MISSING

O/S/F FOG LENS DAMAGED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush O/S/F REAR INNER BUSH (2.5.B.2b)

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 24 Apr 2018 129,228 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/S (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high O/S (1.8)

rear brake binding O/S/R (3.7.B.1)

ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/R INNER PAD >>> NEW ADVISED (3.5.1g)

N/S/F FOG LAMP MISSING

O/S/F FOG LENS DAMAGED

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush O/S/F REAR INNER BUSH (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 May 2017 109,088 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 98,826 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 98,826 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 70,817 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,428 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 60,428 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,792 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 56,026 miles

front brake discs slightly corrodded

Fail 4 Jul 2012 56,026 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs slightly corrodded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,468 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,724 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 41,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,183 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,601 miles

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

front screen chipped

nsr tyre tread split

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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LM06 CJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 LM06 CJX, 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 LM06 CJX registered?

LM06 CJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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