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LV06 HFY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,238 mi
Last recorded120,238 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 HFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 120,238 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 185,248 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic undertray fitted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2021 102,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 88,980 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,595 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 81,762 miles

Nearside Rear close to 1.6mm

front brake discs lipped

front d bushes slightly worn

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

rear brake hoses starting to perrish

Pass 13 May 2017 75,628 miles

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

both wiper blades split

front/rear tyres - different sizes

Fail 10 May 2017 75,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both wiper blades split

front/rear tyres - different sizes

Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,032 miles

Engine check light on

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 71,021 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine check light on

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,073 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,187 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 30 Jul 2014 58,187 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 29 Jul 2013 51,491 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 45,680 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,812 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 38,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,515 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 21,505 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 21,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 HFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFY, 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 HFY registered?

LV06 HFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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