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LN06 YXW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,161 mi
Last recorded98,161 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN06 YXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 98,161 miles

Nearside Front side mirror damage slightly

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 98,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (225 50 16 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front side mirror damage slightly

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 92,339 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 87,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 87,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 86,268 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 86,263 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 84,333 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system front to rear corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2020 84,333 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system front to rear corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 82,150 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 79,938 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 76,651 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 76,651 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 72,960 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 72,960 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 68,252 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 62,624 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 57,333 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 53,957 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,745 miles

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

front brake discs worn but not seriously weakened

Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,207 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,189 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 37,186 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,837 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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LN06 YXW 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 70.8%.

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 LN06 YXW, 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 LN06 YXW registered?

LN06 YXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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