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OE06 LYC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

206,442 mi
Last recorded206,442 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 LYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 206,442 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 201,854 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 191,345 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 181,392 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 161,176 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 150,752 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 137,662 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 120,264 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 120,025 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 117,020 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 104,029 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 95,947 miles

n/s rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,420 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 73,228 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 59,195 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake pads very low

Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,195 miles

rear brake pads very low

Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,154 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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OE06 LYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OE06 LYC, 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 OE06 LYC registered?

OE06 LYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is OE06 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE06 LYC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OE06 LYC have outstanding finance?

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