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MK06 LWL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,374 mi
Last recorded150,374 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 LWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 150,374 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 150,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 146,952 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 146,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 142,099 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 142,099 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 133,408 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 123,021 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Management Malfunction Light (on)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 123,021 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Management Malfunction Light (on)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 118,178 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn from inside edges

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres has cuts on outside walls

Fail 27 Jan 2016 118,178 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn from inside edges

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres has cuts on outside walls

Pass 25 Jul 2014 112,745 miles

Oil leak

nsf rim damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2013 104,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres has cuts on outside wall

o/s/f tyre worn from inside edge

Pass 30 Jul 2012 94,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 86,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2010 78,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 78,466 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2009 61,968 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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MK06 LWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LWL, 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 MK06 LWL registered?

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

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