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LM06 FCA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,996 mi
Last recorded82,996 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 FCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 82,996 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted;sill covers fitted;under tarys fitted

park brake just met requirements

Fail 4 May 2022 82,996 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted;sill covers fitted;under tarys fitted

park brake just met requirements

Pass 7 Jun 2021 80,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted; under trays fitted; sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2021 80,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted; under trays fitted; sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2020 78,898 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2020 78,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 68,768 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 68,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front outer sidewall slightly cracking

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall slightly cracking

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 56,027 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 53,316 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 49,387 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 46,898 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 41,793 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 41,774 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 38,131 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 19,203 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 26,991 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 21,864 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 18,470 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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LM06 FCA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc 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 LM06 FCA, 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 FCA registered?

LM06 FCA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2006.

Is LM06 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM06 FCA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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