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LT06 VYF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,982 mi
Last recorded158,982 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 158,982 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour showing blue (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour showing blue (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 158,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour showing blue (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour showing blue (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 152,358 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 152,356 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 146,240 miles

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 146,240 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 141,104 miles

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 25 Aug 2015 141,104 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 134,629 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 23 Apr 2013 121,621 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 111,135 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 95,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 76,452 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 76,452 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,442 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 53,820 miles

Front wheel rims kerb damaged.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VYF, 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 VYF registered?

LT06 VYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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The MOT history for LT06 VYF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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