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LOU 8P

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

69,784 mi
Last recorded69,784 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOU 8P
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 69,784 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 67,471 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 67,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 65,378 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 63,586 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 61,845 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 60,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 59,124 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 57,125 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 54,295 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 49,483 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,858 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 38,396 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 33,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,153 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,045 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 20,656 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre dig in sidewall

Pass 23 Aug 2010 16,430 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 12,928 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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LOU 8P is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LOU 8P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LOU 8P registered?

LOU 8P is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is LOU 8P safe to buy?

The MOT history for LOU 8P shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LOU 8P have outstanding finance?

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