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LT06 VYM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,981 mi
Last recorded147,981 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 147,981 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 143,729 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2025 143,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp staying on (4.5.4 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2024 141,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 141,049 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe to box area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 139,049 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 139,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 135,632 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play central arm - back arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 132,010 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 2mm badly worn on inner edge cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central arm inner bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 2mm badly worn on inner edge cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 132,000 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 2mm badly worn on inner edge cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central arm inner bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 2mm badly worn on inner edge cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 127,875 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 124,682 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 122,213 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 119,303 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 117,515 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 112,176 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 106,588 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 95,739 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 82,882 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 55,956 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 29,740 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,913 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 24,913 miles

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

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

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 VYM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

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

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