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LM06 YZY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,272 mi
Last recorded145,272 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 YZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 145,272 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 124,085 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Feb 2019 124,085 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 103,088 miles

Front both front brake discs slightly pitted

Rear both rear brake pads low

Fail 2 Feb 2018 102,671 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

front number plate has small damage

rear seats put upright so seat belts could be inspected

Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,258 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 70,677 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 70,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,913 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges and inner sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2013 61,913 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges and inner sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,109 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 13 May 2011 45,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2010 36,663 miles

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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 24 May 2010 36,663 miles

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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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YZY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YZY, 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 YZY registered?

LM06 YZY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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The MOT history for LM06 YZY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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