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LM06 KAX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,131 mi
Last recorded90,131 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 KAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 90,131 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nsf + osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Dec 2025 90,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nsf + osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 87,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2024 86,396 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 84,768 miles

FULL UNDERSHIELDS/COVERS FITTED

Front STEERING/SUSPENSION, BRAKE COMPONANTS, ALL SURFACE CORROSION .

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LINK ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn FRONT FACING TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play REAR FACING TRACK CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED TO FLEXI JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear SUSPENSION. BRAKE COMPONANTS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 9 Dec 2021 82,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 78,579 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 78,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 75,658 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 70,653 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 66,072 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 60,944 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 55,660 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 47,052 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 47,052 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r fog light running on emergency bulb

Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,596 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 39,570 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 33,153 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 33,153 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 28,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,025 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,116 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,247 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 17,246 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LM06 KAX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KAX, 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 KAX registered?

LM06 KAX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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