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LE06 DOU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,280 mi
Last recorded82,280 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE06 DOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 82,280 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 81,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 80,387 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 80,387 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 78,328 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 75,182 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,005 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 74,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 117,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 117,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 116,361 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 116,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2017 71,597 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has damage to the tread but no showing cords

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 71,135 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 70,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advis front tyres cracking inbertween the tred pattern

advis rear tyres cracking inbertween the tred pattern

Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,809 miles

advis front tyres cracking inbertween the tred pattern

advis rear tyres cracking inbertween the tred pattern

Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,987 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 37,335 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 68,418 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,404 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,005 miles

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

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)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 54,005 miles

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

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

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)

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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LE06 DOU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LE06 DOU, 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 LE06 DOU registered?

LE06 DOU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 2006.

Is LE06 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE06 DOU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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