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LF06 BTO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,681 mi
Last recorded131,681 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 BTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 131,681 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 131,681 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 126,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 126,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 119,307 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 113,758 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 113,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 113,733 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 112,371 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear support broken but not insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 97,343 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 82,317 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 78,682 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 74,484 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 64,460 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 50,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 50,706 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,291 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,832 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 17,247 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 12,911 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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LF06 BTO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF06 BTO, 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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LF06 BTO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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