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CA53 LAM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,278 mi
Last recorded65,278 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 LAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 65,278 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 64,681 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 64,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 62,363 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 61,766 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 60,987 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 60,511 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 59,978 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 59,978 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 59,320 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 58,632 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 58,632 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,714 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 57,714 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,235 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,847 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,638 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 53,455 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 52,526 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 51,185 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 42,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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CA53 LAM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CA53 LAM, 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 CA53 LAM registered?

CA53 LAM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2006.

Is CA53 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA53 LAM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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