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LA06 XYS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,296 mi
Last recorded74,296 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 XYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 74,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 13 Jan 2025 71,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 67,995 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 13 Jan 2023 65,179 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 62,144 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 59,013 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 54,782 miles

Chip on the windscreen.

Fail 15 Jul 2019 54,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Chip on the windscreen.

Pass 6 Jul 2018 51,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 51,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt/s loose. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 47,142 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 43,983 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,264 miles

both front tyres deterioted

Fail 8 Jul 2015 40,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres deterioted

Pass 7 Jul 2014 36,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 36,224 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,712 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 28,962 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 25,044 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 20,995 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,475 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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LA06 XYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LA06 XYS, 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 LA06 XYS registered?

LA06 XYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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