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L500 NGH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

43,345 mi
Last recorded43,345 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 NGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 43,345 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides starting to fade (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 43,343 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides starting to fade (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 43,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

head lamps misty

Pass 23 Nov 2023 42,591 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 42,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 42,126 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 41,209 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 38,887 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 36,872 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 33,721 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 31,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 16 Dec 2016 29,823 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2015 26,669 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 24,654 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge perished

Pass 22 Dec 2012 21,861 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 19,847 miles

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

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2011 18,218 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 15,699 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 11,904 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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L500 NGH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L500 NGH, 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 L500 NGH registered?

L500 NGH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2006.

Is L500 NGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 NGH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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