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LT06 VXO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,848 mi
Last recorded146,848 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 VXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 146,848 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 142,056 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 141,838 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 134,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Apr 2015 134,015 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2014 124,342 miles

OSF Wing has damage

Fail 10 Apr 2014 124,342 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

OSF Wing has damage

Pass 30 Mar 2013 114,889 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen cracked on nearside lower edge. Not affecting drivers view.

Fail 30 Mar 2013 114,889 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen cracked on nearside lower edge. Not affecting drivers view.

Fail 9 May 2012 102,854 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

knocking noise n/s/f when using brake rollers

n/s wiper started to smear screen

Pass 9 May 2012 102,854 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

knocking noise n/s/f when using brake rollers

n/s wiper started to smear screen

Pass 7 May 2011 90,057 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 77,941 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 77,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 63,674 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 VXO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LT06 VXO, 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 VXO registered?

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

Is LT06 VXO safe to buy?

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