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LV06 HFN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,122 mi
Last recorded80,122 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 HFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 80,122 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 77,703 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

all brakes worn.

Pass 21 Mar 2024 75,347 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 72,901 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 70,152 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 67,637 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 66,239 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 66,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 62,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

nearside front wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2018 58,720 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F TYRE WORN BALD ON OUTER EDGE AND WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front O/S/F TYRE WORN BALD ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 27 Mar 2017 55,726 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyres worn on edges

travel in parking brake

Pass 8 Mar 2016 51,986 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 51,986 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,125 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)

Offside front tyre has cut in tred but no cords exposed

Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,338 miles

NS mirror loose

OS side repeater has slight damaged to it

Pass 22 Mar 2013 39,500 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

OS side repeater has a small crack in it

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,284 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,920 miles

both front brake discs worn and pitted on inner face.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,053 miles

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

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

both front tyres outer sidewall damaged.

underside centre of nearside sill damaged.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,318 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 22,308 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside 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 HFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HFN, 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 LV06 HFN registered?

LV06 HFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for LV06 HFN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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