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LT06 ZHK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

190,534 mi
Last recorded190,534 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 190,534 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 190,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 176,295 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 176,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r flexy/caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy/caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 165,357 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 157,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 143,535 miles

Front D bar bushes have play and roll bar has play

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

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 143,535 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both arms (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Front D bar bushes have play and roll bar has play

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

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 127,461 miles

Offside Front lower balljoint(front) cover deteriorating

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2015 109,795 miles

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

both front tyres have low tread on outer edges

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2014 93,915 miles

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,688 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 51,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,600 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 49,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 35,113 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,356 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 ZHK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZHK, 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 ZHK registered?

LT06 ZHK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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