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LM55 OBF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,280 mi
Last recorded224,280 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 OBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 224,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Poor visibility under vehicle due to multiple under trays.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 224,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Poor visibility under vehicle due to multiple under trays.

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 213,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 197,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 187,996 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 181,359 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 170,889 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 170,889 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 159,682 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 142,853 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 142,817 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 132,007 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 121,592 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 120,195 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2015 120,195 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 112,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2013 106,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2013 106,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 99,550 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 93,470 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 88,192 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 75,198 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 75,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

free play at top of parking brake travel

Pass 5 Dec 2008 56,632 miles

front reg plate advised.

n/s/f wheel bearing has very slight movement but no roughness can be heard so passed & advised

number of testable item could not be fully inspected due to under body covers,

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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LM55 OBF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 LM55 OBF, 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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LM55 OBF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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