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L20 UCY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,982 mi
Last recorded93,982 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 UCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 93,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear underside heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Mar 2026 93,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear underside heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Feb 2025 92,077 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 90,640 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 89,058 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 87,517 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,447 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 84,183 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing to nearside rear and offside rear brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front lower camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 81,765 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 79,997 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,843 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 74,874 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 71,264 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Apr 2015 71,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 67,491 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,367 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,541 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 53,541 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 45,941 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,609 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,841 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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L20 UCY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L20 UCY, 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 L20 UCY registered?

L20 UCY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is L20 UCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L20 UCY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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