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E8 LBS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,086 mi
Last recorded71,086 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 LBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 71,086 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 71,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 70,801 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 69,081 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 67,218 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 64,492 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 63,796 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 62,750 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 60,479 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,687 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,158 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 50,838 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 47,643 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 47,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 45,383 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,709 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,529 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,435 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,268 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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E8 LBS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E8 LBS, 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

How do I check the history of E8 LBS?

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What year was E8 LBS registered?

E8 LBS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is E8 LBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 LBS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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