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SM06 LNJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,601 mi
Last recorded114,601 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 LNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 114,601 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 109,528 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 104,128 miles

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

most front suspension components corroded

most rear suspension components heavily corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 165,188 miles

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

all suspension components heavily corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2023 165,188 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

all suspension components heavily corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2022 158,049 miles

all rear suspension corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2022 158,047 miles

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

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

all rear suspension corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 94,803 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 94,800 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 94,798 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 92,756 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 92,682 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 89,161 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 79,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on pipes of all four corners (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 73,863 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 69,331 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 65,135 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 65,133 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,570 miles

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

nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall 205/55/16(91v)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 52,860 miles

wipers smearing water on screen

Pass 19 Jun 2012 47,379 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 47,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,766 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,753 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,799 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 25,799 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LNJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LNJ, 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 LNJ registered?

SM06 LNJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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