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DE06 LFM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,814 mi
Last recorded169,814 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 LFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 169,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 169,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 148,608 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 148,604 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 139,040 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 127,179 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 114,843 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 96,696 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 96,696 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2018 84,126 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,893 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 71,893 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,846 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 62,663 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,303 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,310 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,251 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,368 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,886 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 46,886 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 35,790 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 LFM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DE06 LFM, 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 LFM registered?

DE06 LFM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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