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LB55 VWY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,226 mi
Last recorded118,226 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 VWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 118,226 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 106,718 miles

Front Brake Pads, 2-3mm remaining.

Front Lower Forward Arms, Inner Bushes worn, replace in 5000 miles.

Front Tyres worn on inner edges.

Minor lateral play in front lower ball joints.

Minor run out in Front Brake Discs, replace with pads.

NSF Fog Lamp Lense cracked.

Offside Front Lower Rear-most Arm, Inner Bush worn, replace in 5000 miles.

Windscreen chipped in Zone A, borderline to failure, replace soon.

Pass 27 May 2021 95,729 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 95,711 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 88,268 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 24 Feb 2017 81,642 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 77,801 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 77,801 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 75,001 miles

Brake pads wear sensor light is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2012 74,942 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pads wear sensor light is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,185 miles

n/s front tyre o/wall damage unable to view fully

n/s front tyre speed rating 94y

o/s front tyre speed rating 91w

Pass 27 Oct 2010 55,598 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 47,895 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,558 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LB55 VWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB55 VWY, 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 LB55 VWY registered?

LB55 VWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is LB55 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 VWY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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