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LC06 AEM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,244 mi
Last recorded78,244 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 AEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 78,244 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lowest measurement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 78,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lowest measurement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 75,163 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 72,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both outer edges, tearing tread up and has multiple small stone cuts to tread. Strongly advise replacement ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has multiple small stone cuts in tread.

Offside Rear Tyre has multiple small stone cuts in tread.

Pass 29 Jun 2023 69,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on outer edges. (Under inflation)

Pass 16 Jun 2022 65,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 16 Jun 2022 65,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 30 Jun 2021 63,178 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 63,178 miles

Side repeater not working N/S (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working O/S (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F INNER >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 60,837 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 57,125 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring the view to some items

Pass 16 Apr 2018 54,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has cuts to the outer tread

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

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 16 Apr 2018 54,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 91Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 91Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has cuts to the outer tread

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

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 21 Apr 2017 50,875 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 20 Apr 2016 47,445 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 47,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2015 44,152 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,225 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 40,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,083 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,530 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,247 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 20,750 miles

Outer wall on nearside front tyre damaged

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Apr 2010 20,750 miles

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

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

Outer wall on nearside front tyre damaged

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,827 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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LC06 AEM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC06 AEM, 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 LC06 AEM registered?

LC06 AEM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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