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LR06 BJX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,234 mi
Last recorded93,234 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 BJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 93,234 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 90,939 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 86,588 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 83,489 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 81,366 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 76,381 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 68,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner and outer edges (close to cords

Fail 15 Nov 2017 68,960 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket broken off rear of centre of pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner and outer edges (close to cords

Pass 9 Nov 2016 59,739 miles

Front tyres both worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,818 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 50,818 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 46,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,562 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 38,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 30,498 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n*s*f* door miror outer loos

n*s*r tyre nale close to side wall

Fail 7 Feb 2013 30,498 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n*s*f* door miror outer loos

n*s*r tyre nale close to side wall

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,367 miles

advise bonnet handle broken fixed temperorily

Fail 5 Mar 2012 27,367 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

advise bonnet handle broken fixed temperorily

Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,876 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sills and underside of vehicle covered

Pass 27 Jan 2010 15,912 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 9,207 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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LR06 BJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LR06 BJX, 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 LR06 BJX registered?

LR06 BJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for LR06 BJX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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