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LN06 YXX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,933 mi
Last recorded81,933 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN06 YXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 81,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Four Corners. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 77,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2024 64,232 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 53,380 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 53,374 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 44,888 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 44,888 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 39,366 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 37,897 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 36,620 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 35,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,374 miles

coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 34,702 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 34,702 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 33,849 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 31,212 miles

n/s front tyre is cut on sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,730 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 26,725 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,713 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 19,263 miles

front brake pads and discs are very worn

n/s front tyre is cut on sidewall

noise from handbrake

o/s front tyre is very worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 14,104 miles

rear tyres are very worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 9,073 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 4,541 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 YXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LN06 YXX, 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 YXX registered?

LN06 YXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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The MOT history for LN06 YXX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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