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MV06 LWF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,708 mi
Last recorded151,708 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 LWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 151,708 miles

corrosion underbody

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2019 147,925 miles

engine cover undertrays fitted

general corrosion underbody

Fail 6 Nov 2019 147,925 miles

engine cover undertrays fitted

general corrosion underbody

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 141,047 miles

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

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 141,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly Re fitted foot lever release spring. (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 138,509 miles

HANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN HANDBRAKE IS FULLY RELEASED

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 131,900 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Nearest to front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Nearest to front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 131,858 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint Marked in chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Nearest to front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Nearest to front of vehicle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 118,964 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 4 Dec 2014 108,983 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 108,983 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 99,681 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 90,053 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 86,177 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 86,103 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 78,655 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 70,452 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 60,905 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 60,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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MV06 LWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 MV06 LWF, 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 MV06 LWF registered?

MV06 LWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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