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LM55 OCB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,023 mi
Last recorded108,023 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 OCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 108,023 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 107,989 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2021 103,862 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B got small crack on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 98,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 93,512 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 93,512 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 87,163 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 80,712 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 80,712 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 73,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 68,490 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 62,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,652 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 57,843 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 51,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,800 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 36,740 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,120 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 29,116 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 20,217 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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LM55 OCB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OCB, 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 LM55 OCB registered?

LM55 OCB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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