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LM06 KFV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,031 mi
Last recorded139,031 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 KFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 139,031 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 136,054 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2023 135,200 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2023 135,200 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s n/s rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2022 130,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 130,558 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 122,199 miles

E.M.L camshaft hall sensor passed emmisions

Fail 16 Dec 2021 122,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 119,173 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 115,613 miles

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 11 Dec 2019 115,613 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 18 Dec 2018 111,959 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 111,959 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 106,368 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 99,481 miles

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

both front wheel bearings need servicing

Pass 15 Dec 2015 91,155 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 91,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 80,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 74,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 74,376 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,842 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 54,623 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 45,674 miles

Advise:n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 12 Sep 2009 39,207 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 KFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KFV, 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 KFV registered?

LM06 KFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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