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SA06 LBO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,094 mi
Last recorded52,094 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 LBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 52,094 miles

Nearside Front track control arm boot split

Fail 20 Oct 2025 52,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front track control arm boot split

Pass 19 Oct 2024 43,613 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 43,613 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 35,044 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2022 30,020 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 22,389 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 14,949 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 7,438 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 5,015 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 3,921 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 3,801 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 3,794 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 3,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 3,648 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 3,299 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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SA06 LBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SA06 LBO, 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 SA06 LBO registered?

SA06 LBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 April 2006.

Is SA06 LBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA06 LBO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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