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LC06 TSY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

98,044 mi
Last recorded98,044 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 TSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 98,044 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 91,374 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 88,241 miles

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Aug 2024 88,241 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended cannot clip belt into it (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working lamp in the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm, perished & side wall is heavily deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Oct 2022 83,706 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 74,896 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 67,133 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 62,892 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 61,817 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2017 59,757 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 57,791 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,873 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,818 miles

Information has come up on the information screen regarding the ESP but not as a warning

Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,226 miles

Nearside seat belt slow to retract

Rear brake pads appear to be very low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 42,573 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,157 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,916 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 25,196 miles

front brake pads appear aprox half worn

limited inspection of nearside rear seat belt due to child seat.

slight damage to the outer side walls of both nearside tyres

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 TSY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LC06 TSY, 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 TSY registered?

LC06 TSY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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