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LX06 OTE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

141,659 mi
Last recorded141,659 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 OTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 141,659 miles

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

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

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 (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake near end of reserve travel

Pass 16 Jan 2024 198,823 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 182,285 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 182,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 172,556 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 100,225 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 93,215 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 89,154 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 89,154 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits high enough to shut gas analyzer (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 82,000 miles

Oil leak engine area/gear box ()

Rear coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 74,121 miles

Rear coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,609 miles

Rear coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 60,200 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 53,402 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 44,158 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 35,433 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 28,130 miles

bothside front brake pads starting to wear

gear box oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2010 20,233 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 11,991 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 OTE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

LX06 OTE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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