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BG56 LZB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

108,879 mi
Last recorded108,879 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 LZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 108,879 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2024 106,352 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2023 103,635 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Oct 2023 103,627 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2022 100,658 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2021 97,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,465 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2019 91,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2018 88,044 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,217 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,560 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 69,446 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 65,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 59,552 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,025 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,784 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,566 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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BG56 LZB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BG56 LZB, 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 BG56 LZB registered?

BG56 LZB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is BG56 LZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG56 LZB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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