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SO06 LGV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,683 mi
Last recorded108,683 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 LGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 108,683 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 108,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 103,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 94,851 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 94,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 92,477 miles

Brake pipes are covered up by under trays

Pass 18 Feb 2019 82,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 71,803 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 61,897 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 50,592 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 39,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,255 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,711 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,165 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,713 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 20,395 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 19,967 miles

Front 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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SO06 LGV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SO06 LGV, 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 SO06 LGV registered?

SO06 LGV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is SO06 LGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO06 LGV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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