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L11 DGM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,122 mi
Last recorded116,122 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 DGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 116,122 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 103,621 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 103,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 89,035 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 73,122 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 73,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 63,389 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 59,965 miles

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

Front 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))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 57,691 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 50,745 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 43,568 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 35,987 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 28,273 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 18,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Feb 2014 10,124 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 10,116 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 10,114 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 9,793 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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L11 DGM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L11 DGM, 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 L11 DGM registered?

L11 DGM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is L11 DGM safe to buy?

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