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LY06 KNL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 KNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 100,000 miles

Rear exhaust mount slightly damaged/corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 94,890 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 90,168 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 89,254 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 87,913 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2023 87,913 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 80,542 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 May 2021 76,146 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 75,297 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 72,253 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 68,098 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 64,174 miles

advise both rear suspension coil springs are corroding

Pass 19 May 2016 59,270 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 55,638 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 50,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres,tread wearing lower on middle

advise off side front fog lamp lense damaged

Pass 22 May 2013 44,825 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 40,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,162 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 29,403 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 24,060 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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LY06 KNL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LY06 KNL, 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 LY06 KNL registered?

LY06 KNL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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