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LM06 KFN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,079 mi
Last recorded126,079 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 KFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 126,079 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 126,068 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 114,435 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 114,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 105,323 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2022 102,869 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody tray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2021 101,795 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 100,486 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 98,015 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 96,506 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 96,506 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 94,441 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 91,417 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 11 Nov 2015 88,577 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 83,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2013 79,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2012 76,123 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Nov 2012 76,112 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)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2011 67,040 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres different size to rears

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to under trays fitted throughout

Pass 25 Aug 2010 60,826 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 60,819 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,909 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 51,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 51,356 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 KFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KFN, 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 KFN registered?

LM06 KFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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