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LK06 CYL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,112 mi
Last recorded113,112 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK06 CYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 113,112 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 113,105 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 111,346 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 107,719 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2020 105,067 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 105,064 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2018 101,987 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 95,523 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 95,523 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 88,945 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 88,945 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre mounting missing (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 82,616 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 76,308 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 70,635 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 68,853 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 66,916 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 66,916 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 57,948 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 48,410 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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LK06 CYL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LK06 CYL, 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 LK06 CYL registered?

LK06 CYL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2006.

Is LK06 CYL safe to buy?

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