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MT06 LTE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,212 mi
Last recorded134,212 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 LTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 134,212 miles

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 134,212 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 123,709 miles

Mid sections flange bolts broken

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 15 Apr 2019 123,683 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Mid sections flange bolts broken

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Apr 2018 116,757 miles

2 exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Mar 2017 109,802 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 104,480 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 97,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 97,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,731 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 75,547 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,391 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 49,685 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 49,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 35,884 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 17,253 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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MT06 LTE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT06 LTE, 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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MT06 LTE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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