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LS06 HUA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,908 mi
Last recorded74,908 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 HUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 74,908 miles

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2016 74,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EML on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,329 miles

bodywork damage to osf foglight / bumper area

osf tyre worn near limit on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,044 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,702 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 57,702 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 51,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,370 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,979 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 49,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bumper out of alignment

front fog lights inop

n/s/f lower wheel arch trim damaged

under trays damage still secure at this point in time

vehicle windows have all been tinted apart from the front windscreen

Fail 5 Apr 2012 49,325 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bumper out of alignment

front fog lights inop

n/s/f lower wheel arch trim damaged

under trays damage still secure at this point in time

Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,904 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,632 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 38,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 33,058 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 33,040 miles

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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LS06 HUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LS06 HUA, 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 LS06 HUA registered?

LS06 HUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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