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LM55 OXE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,209 mi
Last recorded64,209 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2025 64,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2025 64,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 62,657 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 19 Dec 2023 61,283 miles

Offside door mirror glass heavily deteriorated - ***** BORDERLINE PASS *****

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 20 Dec 2022 59,952 miles

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 20 Dec 2021 58,165 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 56,883 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 54,764 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 54,764 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 52,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 49,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 47,234 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 44,694 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 44,694 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 40,595 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 40,595 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,440 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 32,246 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 32,245 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 27,987 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 27,987 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 24,096 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 18,983 miles

N/S/F tyre outer tread area worn

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 15,372 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 OXE 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 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 OXE, 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 OXE registered?

LM55 OXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2006.

Is LM55 OXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 OXE shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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