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LY06 XDX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,054 mi
Last recorded92,054 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 XDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 92,054 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 92,054 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 83,111 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 74,318 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 74,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 69,012 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 62,352 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 53,161 miles

all four tyres on limit

Pass 19 Feb 2020 50,231 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 45,628 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,019 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,855 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,436 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 40,194 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,566 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,002 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,423 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,150 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,621 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 22,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,100 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox

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 XDX 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 LY06 XDX, 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 LY06 XDX registered?

LY06 XDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is LY06 XDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY06 XDX 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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