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LD06 PFY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,170 mi
Last recorded178,170 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 PFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 178,170 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

under body has surfaces corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2026 178,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

under body has surfaces corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2025 170,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under car has surface rust

Pass 4 Feb 2025 165,521 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 162,397 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 162,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 160,948 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 160,946 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 156,201 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 150,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear back plate for brake shoes corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 150,230 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear back plate for brake shoes corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 144,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 136,165 miles

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

parking brake low on offside

Fail 5 Jan 2019 136,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

parking brake low on offside

Pass 15 Jan 2018 127,004 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 127,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 114,693 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer side

Rear exhaust mounting corroded.

cover fitted on both sills.

under tray cover fitted not allowed for full inspection of vehicle underneath.

Fail 22 Oct 2016 114,693 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer side

Rear exhaust mounting corroded.

cover fitted on both sills.

under tray cover fitted not allowed for full inspection of vehicle underneath.

Pass 24 Oct 2015 105,356 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

under tray cover fitted not allowed for full inspection of vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2014 99,252 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 88,950 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread and slightly worn outer shoulder

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 88,950 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread and slightly worn outer shoulder

Pass 19 Apr 2012 78,449 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,152 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,107 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,494 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 42,482 miles

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

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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LD06 PFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LD06 PFY, 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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LD06 PFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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