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LX06 OUA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,113 mi
Last recorded117,113 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 OUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 117,113 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 106,872 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2024 98,903 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 89,064 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corroded exhaust backbox and hangers

Pass 21 Feb 2022 82,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corroded exhaust hangers

Pass 22 Jan 2021 75,208 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 74,530 miles

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

slight engine oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2020 74,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

slight engine oil leak

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2019 71,890 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 71,881 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre badly worn edges

Offside Rear tyre badly worn edges

Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,485 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn edges

frt tyres sidewall cuts

Pass 28 Feb 2017 62,759 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 55,473 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 55,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,044 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 48,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 39,095 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 34,704 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 29,498 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 25,208 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 25,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 19,103 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 15,450 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 OUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LX06 OUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX06 OUA registered?

LX06 OUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is LX06 OUA safe to buy?

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