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LX06 YDB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,506 mi
Last recorded121,506 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 121,506 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 115,702 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt missing from flange others badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 110,987 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 104,950 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 104,950 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 98,082 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 92,262 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 86,381 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 77,635 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 77,635 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 70,023 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 63,274 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 63,272 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2016 56,467 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer .

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

Fail 24 May 2016 56,466 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer .

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 49,382 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,980 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 38,980 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 31,288 miles

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

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

Offside Outer 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)

drivers front inner tyre wall split(chalked up)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 24,410 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2011 18,283 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 2 Mar 2010 15,389 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 11,629 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 11,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 YDB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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