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DE06 LEU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,905 mi
Last recorded140,905 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 LEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 140,905 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all rear suspension components undersealed

Fail 17 Apr 2026 140,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all rear suspension components undersealed

Pass 22 Apr 2025 129,011 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear suspension components under sealed

Pass 24 Apr 2024 119,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fuel line ferrules are corroded.

Fail 12 Apr 2024 119,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fuel line ferrules are corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2023 114,214 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 114,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 108,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 108,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 103,927 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 103,926 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 100,040 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 100,037 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,552 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 26 Mar 2019 96,540 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 90,857 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 85,214 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 85,210 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 80,214 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 73,847 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 67,449 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 62,260 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 59,008 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 53,189 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,585 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,076 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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DE06 LEU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 DE06 LEU, 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 DE06 LEU registered?

DE06 LEU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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