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LT06 VVX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,464 mi
Last recorded129,464 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 VVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 129,464 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 129,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 113,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 103,465 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 103,439 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 99,766 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 95,948 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 95,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 89,417 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 84,749 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 84,743 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 81,951 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inside and outside 5mm in centre

Pass 23 May 2016 76,154 miles

bonnet and offside front wing scratched

Fail 19 May 2015 68,535 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 68,535 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 64,843 miles

both rear tyres on wear limit and on 3mm (245/40zr17 91y)

Pass 7 May 2013 58,446 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 50,481 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 44,059 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 21,487 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,037 miles

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

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

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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LT06 VVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LT06 VVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT06 VVX registered?

LT06 VVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is LT06 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT06 VVX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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