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LV06 CFL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,484 mi
Last recorded111,484 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 CFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 111,484 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 111,484 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 109,039 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 105,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 101,994 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 98,267 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 98,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 90,888 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 87,050 miles

Slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2019 79,949 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 68,686 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 68,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,912 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/f tyre worn on very inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2016 58,704 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,253 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 55,168 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 49,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 49,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,092 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 33,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 25,622 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,248 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 21 Oct 2009 17,045 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 15,257 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)

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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LV06 CFL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LV06 CFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV06 CFL registered?

LV06 CFL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is LV06 CFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV06 CFL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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