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MK06 LYT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,150 mi
Last recorded78,150 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 78,150 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 77,663 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 77,569 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 77,225 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 77,001 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 76,365 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,316 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 73,316 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 172,255 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 169,399 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 160,077 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 149,366 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 137,668 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 137,668 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 125,309 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 109,285 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 90,090 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2010 69,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,366 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 LYT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LYT, 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 MK06 LYT registered?

MK06 LYT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is MK06 LYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK06 LYT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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