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LY06 MTV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,057 mi
Last recorded147,057 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 147,057 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 143,905 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 143,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 130,704 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 118,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 118,471 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 104,276 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 93,639 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 84,031 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 83,982 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres nearing low legal limit .

Pass 26 Nov 2013 71,645 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 71,645 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 59,240 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 59,239 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,960 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 54,959 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,640 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 34,940 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 32,193 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 MTV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MTV, 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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LY06 MTV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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