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MK06 LYX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,292 mi
Last recorded150,292 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 LYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 150,292 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 130,348 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 130,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Arm closest to the front, as per marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn As per marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 111,004 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 110,304 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 110,304 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 108,374 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2018 108,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 99,722 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,373 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 73,687 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,031 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,733 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,775 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 41,684 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,560 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,724 miles

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

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

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 LYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LYX, 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 LYX registered?

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

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