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MA06 LXM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,425 mi
Last recorded117,425 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 LXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 117,425 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 117,425 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment pedal also not returning (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front brake pad sensor fitted incorrectly bringing light on dash

Pass 23 Apr 2022 112,865 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 106,363 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 105,436 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 101,391 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,259 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 92,246 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 92,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possible washer motor (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint metal link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 225/45/17 needed (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

dashboard lights faulty

engine management light on

Pass 31 Oct 2015 69,219 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 69,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up screen/washer fluid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 49,686 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 49,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 37,151 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 34,234 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 34,234 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 29,707 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 24,988 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 10 Feb 2010 20,015 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 14,697 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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MA06 LXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MA06 LXM, 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 MA06 LXM registered?

MA06 LXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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