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SJ06 LFP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,782 mi
Last recorded121,782 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 LFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 121,782 miles

Exhaust and mountings corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm on edges

o/s/r tyre 3-4mm

Fail 8 Mar 2016 121,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust and mountings corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm on edges

o/s/r tyre 3-4mm

Pass 2 Mar 2015 109,234 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 96,129 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 96,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front discs pads worn and corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 82,344 miles

Corrosion showing on rear metal brake pipes. Front tyres are wearing in centres.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 66,258 miles

ADVISE : CORROSION SHOWING IN REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 56,242 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 46,772 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,282 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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SJ06 LFP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ06 LFP, 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 SJ06 LFP registered?

SJ06 LFP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is SJ06 LFP safe to buy?

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