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LS06 OUC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,465 mi
Last recorded162,465 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 OUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 162,465 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 162,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 142,431 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear facing (2.4.G.2)

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring certain components

Fail 16 Oct 2015 142,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55X 16 (4.1.E.1)

Hand brake just met the requirements, it appears that the system requires adjustment or repair

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear facing (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 18 Oct 2014 131,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2014 131,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 122,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 112,781 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 112,781 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 104,559 miles

2 rear brake discs pitted

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 97,378 miles

Both front tyres low outside edge

Fail 9 Oct 2010 97,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres low outside edge

Pass 29 Mar 2010 95,814 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 80,192 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 OUC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OUC, 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 OUC registered?

LS06 OUC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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The MOT history for LS06 OUC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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