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EN06 LXH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,147 mi
Last recorded133,147 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN06 LXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 133,147 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 130,117 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 127,030 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 124,491 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 124,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 122,197 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 122,197 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 119,496 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 119,496 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 117,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 114,285 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 114,285 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 111,113 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 107,989 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished.

offside rear tyre outer wall perished.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 105,215 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 104,675 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2015 104,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 100,203 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Nov 2013 97,591 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 97,591 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 93,426 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 88,877 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 85,540 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 69,065 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EN06 LXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EN06 LXH, 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 EN06 LXH registered?

EN06 LXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is EN06 LXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN06 LXH shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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