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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

LX06 MLUMOT history

LX06 MLU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 122,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

LX06 MLU black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
122,826 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX06 MLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX06 MLU was last recorded at 122,826 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 2,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,898 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,928 miles
Average per year
5,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,826 miles
  • 2024 – 119,898 miles
  • 2023 – 116,501 miles
  • 2022 – 113,444 miles
  • 2021 – 110,105 miles
  • 2020 – 107,221 miles
  • 2019 – 103,657 miles
  • 2018 – 97,932 miles
  • 2017 – 92,437 miles
  • 2016 – 88,064 miles
  • 2015 – 84,091 miles
  • 2014 – 77,128 miles
  • 2013 – 70,293 miles
  • 2012 – 58,738 miles
  • 2011 – 47,457 miles
  • 2010 – 37,787 miles
  • 2009 – 26,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,826 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 225/45*17

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,826 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    122,826 miles
    Test number
    321815660242
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail122,826 miles (+2,928)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,826 miles
    Test number
    502846443451
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,898 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    119,898 miles
    Test number
    138023828366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STIFF & NOISY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail119,898 miles (+3,397)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,898 miles
    Test number
    754408415949
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STIFF & NOISY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass116,501 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,501 miles
    Test number
    210531039693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on tread (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail116,501 miles (+3,057)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,501 miles
    Test number
    668434398164
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO THE LIMIT 225/45ZR17 (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass113,444 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,444 miles
    Test number
    819529384742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail113,444 miles (+3,339)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,444 miles
    Test number
    461186935186
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass110,105 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,105 miles
    Test number
    643444649545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES, PERISHING & DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL 245/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, EDGES, PERISHING & DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, EDGES & PERISHING 245/40*17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail110,105 miles (+2,884)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,105 miles
    Test number
    145220357632
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES, PERISHING & DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL 245/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, EDGES, PERISHING & DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, EDGES & PERISHING 245/40*17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass107,221 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,221 miles
    Test number
    681603598187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall 245/40*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges & perishing 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail107,221 miles (+3,564)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,221 miles
    Test number
    670790992872
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall 245/40*17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges & perishing 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass103,657 miles (+3,667)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,657 miles
    Test number
    157956872446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    99,990 miles
    Test number
    254053542868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,990 miles (+2,058)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,990 miles
    Test number
    162641171500
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass97,932 miles (+5,495)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,932 miles
    Test number
    309444593951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,437 miles (+4,373)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,437 miles
    Test number
    869360025900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,064 miles (+3,973)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,064 miles
    Test number
    743955339288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,091 miles
    Test number
    396687815218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,091 miles (+6,963)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,091 miles
    Test number
    278397315298
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass77,128 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    77,128 miles
    Test number
    727561614209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,293 miles (+11,555)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,293 miles
    Test number
    126602243293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,738 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,738 miles
    Test number
    439259312181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre has a number of cuts not deep enough to reach fail requirements.

  24. Fail58,738 miles (+11,281)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,738 miles
    Test number
    496878612113
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre has a number of small cuts not deep enough to reach fail reguirements

  25. Pass47,457 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,457 miles
    Test number
    128820061455
    • NoteAdvise low brake pad indicator on dash

  26. Fail47,457 miles (+9,670)2 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,457 miles
    Test number
    296530861093
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
    • NoteAdvise low brake pad indicator on dash

  27. Pass37,787 miles (+11,251)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,787 miles
    Test number
    444123560087
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/front tyre bald outer & nearly bald inner edges
    • NoteO/s/front tyre nearly bald outer & worn inner edges
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre worn close to limit
    • NotePad warning light on

  28. Pass26,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,536 miles
    Test number
    280212779064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail26,536 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,536 miles
    Test number
    772422179018
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LX06 MLU

Does LX06 MLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX06 MLU is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX06 MLU?
The MOT on LX06 MLU is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX06 MLU done?
LX06 MLU was recorded at 122,826 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 5,768 miles a year.
Has LX06 MLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX06 MLU has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LX06 MLU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX06 MLU find?
LX06 MLU passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre slightly damaged sidewall.

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