CarVerify

Free Car Check

MK06 LVC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,408 mi
Last recorded123,408 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 LVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 123,408 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 117,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp o/s stop lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 114,599 miles

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 18 Aug 2017 114,597 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2016 111,421 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 109,053 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 106,936 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 104,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2013 104,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2012 95,328 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,918 miles

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

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

brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 11 May 2010 73,560 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing inner edge at 1.6mm

Fail 11 May 2010 73,560 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres scrubbing inner edge at 1.6mm

Fail 20 Feb 2009 44,942 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,942 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MK06 LVC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MK06 LVC, 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

How do I check the history of MK06 LVC?

You can check the full history of MK06 LVC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MK06 LVC registered?

MK06 LVC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is MK06 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK06 LVC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MK06 LVC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MK06 LVC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.