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SM06 LJF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,643 mi
Last recorded122,643 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 LJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 122,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 121,319 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides slight (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 121,306 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides slight (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 121,262 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 117,249 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 117,248 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 114,999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 111,015 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 106,416 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 106,415 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 May 2015 102,656 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 May 2015 102,656 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 102,598 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 91,940 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 76,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2013 76,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Feb 2013 76,481 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2012 55,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 49,970 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 49,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,948 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre has slight wear on outer tread

Pass 2 Jul 2009 29,624 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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SM06 LJF 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 65.2%.

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 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 SM06 LJF, 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 SM06 LJF registered?

SM06 LJF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2006.

Is SM06 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM06 LJF shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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