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LT06 ZCL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,654 mi
Last recorded143,654 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 143,654 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted up on outside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

offside front door check strap missing

offside front seat not tilting forward [3 door model]

Pass 22 Apr 2024 117,338 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

pad warning on (all pads OK)

Pass 5 May 2023 110,390 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 110,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 102,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 91,813 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Mar 2020 87,701 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 84,824 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,572 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 81,562 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,104 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 79,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door check strap broken

glow plug light on

nearside front wiper slightly poor wiping + slightly loose

Pass 31 Mar 2015 72,718 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 72,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

handbrake pedal rubber cover mising

Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,867 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,547 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,696 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)

handbrake pedal rubber missing

nearside + offside front tyre's worn on outer edge's

Fail 27 Mar 2012 46,693 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

handbrake pedal rubber missing

nearside + offside front tyre's worn on outer edge's

Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,364 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,492 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,277 miles

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 ZCL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZCL, 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 ZCL registered?

LT06 ZCL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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