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LC06 TSZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

96,082 mi
Last recorded96,082 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 96,082 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 96,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 89,413 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 89,413 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 83,661 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 76,210 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 70,909 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 70,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 67,727 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 65,516 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 64,641 miles
Fail 6 May 2018 64,641 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 60,212 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 May 2017 60,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 May 2016 56,200 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 56,198 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 50,693 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 46,115 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,287 miles

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

Offside Front 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 13 Apr 2012 34,690 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 29,290 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 29,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2010 23,064 miles

front pads look low restricted view and disc worn

nearside front tyre heavy cuts in outter side wall

Fail 6 May 2010 23,048 miles

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

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

front pads look low restricted view and disc worn

nearside front tyre heavy cuts in outter side wall

Pass 8 May 2009 17,971 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and nearside cut in sidewall

both rear tyres have cuts in tread and sidewalls

nearside rear coil spring rusty and marked at bottom

Fail 8 May 2009 17,971 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edges and nearside cut in sidewall

both rear tyres have cuts in tread and sidewalls

nearside rear coil spring rusty and marked at bottom

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 TSZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 TSZ, 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 TSZ registered?

LC06 TSZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2006.

Is LC06 TSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC06 TSZ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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