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LM06 VEH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

214,103 mi
Last recorded214,103 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 214,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 214,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 209,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 209,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 203,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 200,842 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel stiff in rotation

Undertrays covering components

Pass 14 Dec 2016 197,671 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Undertray covering components

Fail 14 Dec 2016 197,671 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Undertray covering components

Pass 16 Oct 2015 192,392 miles

Cuts on OSF outer tyre wall

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint arm parallel to steering rack (2.4.G.2)

Play in inner steering joints

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Undertray covering components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 188,607 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 184,996 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 176,860 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 176,860 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 161,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2011 126,977 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s hand brake lower reading

Pass 18 Jan 2010 97,622 miles

plastic vehicle undershields restrict underside inspection.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 57,697 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 57,649 miles

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

engine management light staying on

slight creep on brake pedal

Fail 16 Dec 2008 57,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management light staying on

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to tread

slight creep on brake pedal

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 VEH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

LM06 VEH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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