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LT06 VXS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,611 mi
Last recorded80,611 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 VXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 80,611 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 73,597 miles

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 73,551 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases major leak of exhaust back box (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 63,040 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

drivers seat slightly worn resulting in play in seat back

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 1 Apr 2015 60,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 60,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 56,212 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,299 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 50,116 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,632 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise brake check ASAP

exhaust center support braket adrift from body

Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,943 miles

front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres uneven wear low tread on edges/possible front wheel alignment required

nearside rear tyre under inflated

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,118 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,090 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 VXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

LT06 VXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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The MOT history for LT06 VXS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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