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LT06 VYL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

200,664 mi
Last recorded200,664 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 VYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 200,664 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 118,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 118,346 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 114,128 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front strut top bearing seizing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2022 114,128 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface corrosion on chassis and suspension components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front strut top bearing seizing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 108,164 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2021 108,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2020 104,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner steering rack end joint slight play

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 97,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 91,803 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 91,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre close to limit wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2017 85,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr tyre worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 80,383 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 80,383 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,859 miles

o/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 66,859 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,167 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 58,720 miles

front bpads wearing thin

front brake discs wear lip on edge

front tyre sidewalls cracking

rear bpads wearing thin

unable to veiw brake and fuel lines due to plastic covers

Pass 10 May 2011 42,182 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 37,031 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 30,978 miles

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

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

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 VYL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VYL, 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 VYL registered?

LT06 VYL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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The MOT history for LT06 VYL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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