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LX06 OUS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,497 mi
Last recorded105,497 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 105,497 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 105,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole marked, in front of offside rear anti roll bar bush mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 99,922 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jan 2024 94,229 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 90,439 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2022 85,638 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 80,391 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 77,310 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 71,724 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 66,126 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 60,337 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,724 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 48,756 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 43,899 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,069 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,088 miles

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Fail 22 Feb 2012 34,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,252 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 46,803 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 39,292 miles

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 25 Feb 2009 31,499 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 OUS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OUS, 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 OUS registered?

LX06 OUS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is LX06 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX06 OUS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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