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LR06 UHF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

91,899 mi
Last recorded91,899 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 UHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 91,899 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Under body and suspension has corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2025 88,491 miles

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

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

Underbody and suspension has minor corroison

Pass 23 Oct 2023 82,842 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 82,745 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 81,235 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2021 78,338 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 75,627 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 72,276 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 70,139 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 67,669 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 64,881 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2015 62,503 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 58,365 miles

coolant system light on

cut in off side front tyre

engine light on

miss fire on engine

rear pads 2to3mm

Pass 20 May 2013 57,650 miles

Coolant leak

EML on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,502 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 25 Aug 2011 51,993 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 51,993 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 43,863 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,329 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 UHF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LR06 UHF, 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 UHF registered?

LR06 UHF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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