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MK06 LYH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,894 mi
Last recorded157,894 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 LYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 157,894 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 149,768 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 145,052 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 145,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 131,843 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both inner steering (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 118,040 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 110,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 16% (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 13 Mar 2020 106,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 18% (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 8 Mar 2019 97,736 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 12 Mar 2018 86,632 miles

both rear springs are slightly corroded

both rear tyres are nearing 2mm of tread, and are wearing on the edges

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 76,865 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just pass 17% (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 16 Feb 2017 76,865 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just pass 17% (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 11 Mar 2016 72,455 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just pass the hand break 16% (3.1.6b)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor front to back

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 60,349 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and nearside rear tyres deep cuts to side walls

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front hub slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2013 54,414 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall and offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Offside door mirror/side repeater unit slightly insecure.

TYRE SIZE = (FRONT) = 205/55R16 91W. (REAR) = 215/55R16 97H EX LOAD.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Apr 2013 54,407 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall and offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside door mirror/side repeater unit slightly insecure.

TYRE SIZE = (FRONT) = 205/55R16 91W. (REAR) = 215/55R16 97H EX LOAD.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Apr 2012 48,725 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wiper control switch/cruise control has free play in housing.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,006 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 38,013 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,291 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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MK06 LYH 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 MK06 LYH, 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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MK06 LYH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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