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LV06 HMY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,388 mi
Last recorded76,388 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 HMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 76,388 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 76,356 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner - as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 71,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 68,287 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 63,775 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 63,775 miles

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 56,379 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 56,371 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 9 May 2019 43,010 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 30,370 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 30,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 17,519 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 17,519 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)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 9,190 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 7,552 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 69,139 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 7,096 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 6,454 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 5,730 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 5,209 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 4,233 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 3,462 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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LV06 HMY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HMY, 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 HMY registered?

LV06 HMY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is LV06 HMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV06 HMY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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