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R66 LAJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,609 mi
Last recorded108,609 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 LAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 108,609 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 108,608 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 104,567 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 104,567 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 100,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 98,741 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 96,260 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 91,481 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 91,481 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 89,818 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 86,733 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 86,729 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 82,967 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 78,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2015 67,367 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 67,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 61,367 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 61,367 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,852 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,369 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,785 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,937 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 23,843 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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R66 LAJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R66 LAJ, 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 R66 LAJ registered?

R66 LAJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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