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LR06 WXF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

60,580 mi
Last recorded60,580 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 WXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 60,580 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 55,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 48,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 48,923 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 44,158 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 40,247 miles

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

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2020 37,833 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 37,832 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 32,879 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 32,878 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 27,596 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 26,460 miles

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2016 26,460 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 25,641 miles

2x bulbs inop in high level brake light

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

exhaust mounting bracket corroded away from pipe at rear

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2015 25,633 miles

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

2x bulbs inop in high level brake light

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

exhaust mounting bracket corroded away from pipe at rear

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 23,702 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 18,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 18,032 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 15,931 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 15,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 13,377 miles

underbody covers fitted allowing only partial examination

Fail 26 Oct 2011 13,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

underbody covers fitted allowing only partial examination

Pass 26 Oct 2010 11,389 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

different size tyres on front and rear axles front.205/55 x16 rear 225/55 x16

underbody covers fitted allowing only partial examination

Pass 29 Oct 2009 10,357 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 8,812 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 WXF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WXF, 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 WXF registered?

LR06 WXF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2006.

Is LR06 WXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR06 WXF shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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