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LU06 MHO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

180,486 mi
Last recorded180,486 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU06 MHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 180,486 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. 'Eurolites' beam deflectors (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 180,486 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. 'Eurolites' beam deflectors (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 178,225 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. 'Eurolites' beam deflectors (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 178,225 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Worn through (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.80 vs. manufacturer's limit of 1.35 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. 'Eurolites' beam deflectors (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 170,550 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 170,538 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Mean result = 3.61 vs manufacturer's limit of 1.35 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cracked/splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Ineffective masking of LHD headlamp. Kick-up still visible on right. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Ineffective masking of LHD headlamp. Kick-up still visible on right. (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Pedal bottoms-out. No reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Projected beam image becoming indistinct due to deterioration of polycarbonate lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

Undertray not fully secure Transmission area. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 163,334 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 163,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam image / kick off incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam image / kick off incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 153,931 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 153,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 148,703 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2020 144,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 130,413 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 3 May 2019 130,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 117,652 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 109,229 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 109,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 98,771 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 89,016 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 137,952 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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LU06 MHO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LU06 MHO, 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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LU06 MHO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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