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SP06 LDV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,651 mi
Last recorded85,651 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 LDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 85,651 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 85,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 78,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 78,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 72,987 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 70,962 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 70,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 66,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs to flexi brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17) ( worn unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs to flexi brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger mounting bracket corroded and broken away from pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Transmission has a fluid leak.

Fail 14 Jun 2021 66,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs to flexi brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17) ( worn unevenly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs to flexi brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger mounting bracket corroded and broken away from pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Transmission has a fluid leak.

Pass 25 Jun 2020 62,709 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 62,709 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 56,490 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 56,473 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front bumper broken and sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 48,081 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 48,080 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front both side (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 39,894 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,989 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 36,617 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on shoulders

Fail 25 Feb 2014 36,617 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on shoulders

Fail 16 Mar 2012 29,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 24,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2010 20,597 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 15,430 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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SP06 LDV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP06 LDV, 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 SP06 LDV registered?

SP06 LDV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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