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LR06 WVJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,574 mi
Last recorded73,574 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 WVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 73,574 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 73,572 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2025 71,715 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 63,984 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 57,422 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 51,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 3 to 0 ()

Fail 20 Jan 2022 51,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 44,235 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 42,745 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 42,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 42,428 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 34,996 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 30,678 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 27,190 miles

Both front tyres has outer wear and cracking

Both rear tyres are on 3mm wearing thin

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 24,959 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 21,559 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 18,428 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 15,375 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,300 miles

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 4 May 2010 9,767 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 6,228 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 WVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WVJ, 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 WVJ registered?

LR06 WVJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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