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L30 SWS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,914 mi
Last recorded51,914 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 SWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 51,914 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 50,566 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 48,725 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 48,721 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 46,932 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 45,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 45,032 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 43,408 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 43,406 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 42,362 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 19 Feb 2020 42,362 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 40,300 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 38,303 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 36,278 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 34,074 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,772 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,563 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 27,399 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,042 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,462 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 19,603 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 14,678 miles

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

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

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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L30 SWS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 L30 SWS, 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 L30 SWS registered?

L30 SWS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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