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LM06 KFL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,904 mi
Last recorded129,904 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 KFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 129,904 miles

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

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

corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 28 Jan 2021 129,904 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 29 Jan 2020 127,633 miles

Engine covers

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

Under Trays

Fail 29 Jan 2020 127,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine covers

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

Under Trays

Pass 14 Feb 2019 125,353 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 125,360 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 119,747 miles

coolant leak

Fail 12 Dec 2017 119,715 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak

Pass 25 Apr 2017 116,599 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 116,598 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2016 113,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2016 113,094 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2015 111,379 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 105,295 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 105,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 100,531 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 94,744 miles

both front tyres ware on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2011 87,579 miles

Both front brake discs worn + lipped

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 80,042 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 71,968 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 KFL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KFL, 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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LM06 KFL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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