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LX06 OTA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

185,263 mi
Last recorded185,263 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 OTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 185,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 184,969 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 178,812 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 178,808 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 172,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 172,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad Securing Pin Half Hanging Out Calliper (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Fog Lamp Temperamental Working At Time Of Test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 162,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack to nearside lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 162,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of 2 ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack to nearside lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 153,031 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 153,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 140,319 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 134,998 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 134,994 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 130,014 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 130,014 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 125,814 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 125,814 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 3 Sep 2013 106,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2013 106,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 89,523 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2012 88,850 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 75,310 miles

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

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

front disc's slightly worn

Fail 27 Aug 2011 75,187 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

front disc's slightly worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,249 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 OTA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTA, 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 OTA registered?

LX06 OTA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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