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LX06 GKO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,596 mi
Last recorded53,596 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 GKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 53,596 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 52,167 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 50,244 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 48,262 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 46,588 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 44,646 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 44,646 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 43,743 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 41,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 37,526 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 34,202 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 34,202 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2016 31,682 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 31,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,376 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 27,177 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 24,843 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 22,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 20,576 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 18,093 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)

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

Fail 11 May 2009 15,451 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 May 2009 15,451 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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LX06 GKO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LX06 GKO, 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 LX06 GKO registered?

LX06 GKO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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The MOT history for LX06 GKO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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