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LY06 MSO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

168,091 mi
Last recorded168,091 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 MSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 168,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Snapped from exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 168,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Snapped from exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 166,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 166,379 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 161,948 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 161,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 156,003 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and both rear D shape bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear tyre starting to wear towards centre of tread

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm's front bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 155,839 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer bush has been chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and both rear D shape bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre starting to wear towards centre of tread

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm's front bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 147,567 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 145,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth 1.8mm / Legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 142,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 140,277 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 131,322 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 130,910 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 110,643 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 90,033 miles

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 6 Jul 2015 74,037 miles

Nearside front tyre has heavy wear on inner edge.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 60,147 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre worn on edges and perished

Pass 24 Jul 2013 47,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2012 42,545 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 38,373 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 33,849 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,519 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 MSO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LY06 MSO, 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 MSO registered?

LY06 MSO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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