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LS06 ORL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,843 mi
Last recorded167,843 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 ORL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2019 167,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside Of Tyre Tread Area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Side Wall Multiple Places. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Floor Area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working.

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill/Floor Area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Plastic Covers Fitted Under Vehicle.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And Suspension Arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 163,142 miles

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

Offside Front Fog Light Not Working

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

Plastic Covers Fitted Under Vehicle

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip In Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 163,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Fog Light Not Working

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

Plastic Covers Fitted Under Vehicle

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip In Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 159,133 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 159,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 148,005 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 148,005 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 140,039 miles

power steering belt slightly detiorated

Pass 17 Sep 2014 130,768 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 118,564 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wing mirror loose

Fail 27 Sep 2013 118,564 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wing mirror loose

Pass 15 May 2012 104,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted .

srs lamp , illuminated on dash .

Pass 19 May 2011 94,083 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 84,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise a tracking

o/s/f tyre worn out on edge

sill covers fitted and full under shield

Pass 14 May 2009 69,771 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 ORL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS06 ORL, 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 ORL registered?

LS06 ORL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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