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LR06 DGO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

247,992 mi
Last recorded247,992 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 DGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 247,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2026 247,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 141,999 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 131,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 121,766 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 114,384 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 105,513 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 105,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2020 99,585 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 99,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 95,549 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 95,549 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2018 89,416 miles
Fail 20 May 2018 89,416 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 84,591 miles

Engine management light illuminating on dashboard

Pass 25 Aug 2016 74,614 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear tyre tread depths getting low.

Fail 25 Aug 2016 74,613 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Rear tyre tread depths getting low.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 68,439 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 68,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower rear (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Offside front tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 63,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 22 Aug 2014 63,028 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,294 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Fail 13 Aug 2013 52,973 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)

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Fail 17 Aug 2012 44,440 miles

Both front tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on outer edge

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 44,440 miles

Both front tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on outer edge

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2011 31,317 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 31,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 27,819 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 27,751 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 19,160 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 19,160 miles

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

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

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

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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LR06 DGO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 LR06 DGO, 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 LR06 DGO registered?

LR06 DGO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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