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LB06 OAY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,968 mi
Last recorded116,968 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 OAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 116,968 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 113,148 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 107,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 101,326 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 101,326 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 94,346 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 86,315 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 77,647 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,571 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 69,026 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)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 69,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

all brake discs black with rust

Pass 17 Jul 2013 68,809 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)

nearside sideskirt damaged

slight wear on inner edge of offside front tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2013 68,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

nearside sideskirt damaged

slight wear on inner edge of offside front tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2012 59,815 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,534 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,707 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 42,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 18 May 2009 28,154 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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LB06 OAY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LB06 OAY, 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 OAY registered?

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

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