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L4 WXY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,827 mi
Last recorded118,827 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 WXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 118,827 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 112,193 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 110,916 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 110,916 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 105,577 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 99,479 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 99,478 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 95,324 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 90,097 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 83,451 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 77,552 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,582 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 65,270 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 60,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 55,414 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,496 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,836 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 36,281 miles

Both rear tyres are 2mm

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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L4 WXY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 L4 WXY, 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 L4 WXY registered?

L4 WXY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2006.

Is L4 WXY safe to buy?

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