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P50 LJJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,624 mi
Last recorded82,624 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 LJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 82,624 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 80,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 80,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 78,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 75,691 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 75,650 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 72,853 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general surface corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2020 69,511 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 66,037 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 61,435 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 56,352 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,145 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,360 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 49,360 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,097 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,613 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,364 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 29,001 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,703 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,790 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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P50 LJJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P50 LJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P50 LJJ registered?

P50 LJJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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