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LM06 CHV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,968 mi
Last recorded87,968 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 CHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2019 87,968 miles

Emissions not tested No oil reading on engine dipstick. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall badly cut. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread age cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 82,569 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 82,569 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 79,309 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 78,860 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 74,281 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 69,837 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,890 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 65,890 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,314 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 60,307 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,489 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,139 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 44,137 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre has small cut in outer sidewall (not exposing cords)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 35,995 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has small cut in outer sidewall (not exposing cords)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,193 miles

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

Oil leak

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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LM06 CHV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LM06 CHV, 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 LM06 CHV registered?

LM06 CHV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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