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LB06 OAO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,821 mi
Last recorded149,821 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 OAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 149,821 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 149,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 144,907 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated shocks weak (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/40 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 138,878 miles

suspension surface corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2024 138,876 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

suspension surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2023 133,771 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 130,960 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both wishbones bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 127,447 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 123,557 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 122,227 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 119,716 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 112,004 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 106,557 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 100,463 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 82,630 miles

Nearside rear tyre has small cut in sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 67,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2012 60,880 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 50,489 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 40,539 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 30,538 miles

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

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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LB06 OAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LB06 OAO, 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 LB06 OAO registered?

LB06 OAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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