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LS06 LWF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,330 mi
Last recorded101,330 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2025 101,330 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing read cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake pedal sticking (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 100,974 miles

engine covers under tyrays fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2024 100,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

engine covers under tyrays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2024 100,959 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator not working both rears (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 100,943 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side very rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2020 100,920 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faint lines through characters (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 99,355 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Under-trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2019 99,320 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust bracket loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Under-trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2017 92,781 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 86,686 miles

Offside Wing mirror not fully secured to body, mirror glass not affected

Pass 5 Jun 2015 79,656 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 79,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 69,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 69,003 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 55,269 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2013 55,269 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 45,703 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,858 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 37,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 May 2010 27,212 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 20,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 20,455 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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LS06 LWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LWF, 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 LWF registered?

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

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