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LT06 VWU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,223 mi
Last recorded171,223 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 171,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 165,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 160,523 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 160,523 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 148,301 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 143,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 141,120 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 130,383 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

full under covers fitted obscuring most of vehicle underside

Fail 29 Feb 2016 130,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

full under covers fitted obscuring most of vehicle underside

Pass 28 Feb 2015 109,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 109,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 90,176 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 90,176 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,012 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,430 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,680 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,050 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,431 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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LT06 VWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VWU, 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 LT06 VWU registered?

LT06 VWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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