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LT06 VYK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,591 mi
Last recorded161,591 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 VYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 161,591 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 161,557 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 144,569 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 144,569 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 127,144 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 115,760 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 97,607 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 89,247 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 81,033 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,448 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 50,048 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 46,379 miles

front brake disc worn

Pass 14 Aug 2010 39,986 miles

n/s o/s front tyres light wear outer tread areas

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,643 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 21,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

gear box pan leaking badly !

Oil leak

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 VYK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VYK, 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 VYK registered?

LT06 VYK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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The MOT history for LT06 VYK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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