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LR06 DLE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,624 mi
Last recorded77,624 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 77,624 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both side nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 77,621 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both side nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 74,016 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both side nearside and offside (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 74,002 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working on door (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both side nearside and offside (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 68,185 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 63,152 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 58,332 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 58,331 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 52,257 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 52,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 45,483 miles

Oil leak from gear box ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 39,242 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 39,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 36,393 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 34,321 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 31,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2013 28,435 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 28,435 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wall damaged,no cords exposed.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 25,430 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2011 23,181 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,673 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 17,517 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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LR06 DLE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DLE, 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 DLE registered?

LR06 DLE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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