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LB06 TKN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,505 mi
Last recorded115,505 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 TKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 115,505 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 115,505 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2022 110,808 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 110,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 103,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 99,994 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 95,434 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 89,840 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 86,041 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 86,040 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 82,420 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 77,252 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 77,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 66,051 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 54,938 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 41,670 miles

Nearsdie Front Worn On Inner Edges. 225/45 R17

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,278 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 26,236 miles

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

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2010 15,283 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

passenger rear inner tyre wall cut but not deep enough to fail

Pass 24 Jun 2009 12,474 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

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 TKN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TKN, 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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LB06 TKN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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