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LT06 VZX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

198,693 mi
Last recorded198,693 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2023 198,693 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking rear brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eml illuminated

Pass 22 Oct 2022 190,208 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 182,230 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 175,639 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 175,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 171,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear park brake only just met requirements may need repair/adjusting

Pass 29 Sep 2018 164,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement links - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'O' bush - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 154,901 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 145,022 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 132,034 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 119,564 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 105,300 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 105,264 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 88,747 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 71,514 miles

front brake discs worn but not seriously weakened

Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,775 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 39,659 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 VZX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VZX, 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 VZX registered?

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

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