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FL06 LPA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,280 mi
Last recorded144,280 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 LPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2020 144,280 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 136,104 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section and support bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 136,104 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section and support bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 127,355 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 119,064 miles

advise engine cover under tray and floor trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 3 Mar 2016 108,574 miles

advise floor trays fitted obscuring some underside items

advise under tray fitted obscuring some underside items

Fail 27 Feb 2016 108,567 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (d) bush anti roll bar excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r (d) bush anti roll bar excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

advise floor trays fitted obscuring some underside items

advise under tray fitted obscuring some underside items

Pass 16 Feb 2015 98,681 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 80,642 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2012 3,448 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,602 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,690 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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FL06 LPA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FL06 LPA, 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 FL06 LPA registered?

FL06 LPA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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