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GL56 LZA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,050 mi
Last recorded106,050 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 LZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 106,050 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 93,531 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 93,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 79,132 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 78,390 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tail lamp damaged but legal

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Seems low but serviceable (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 78,280 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 78,262 miles

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

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. N/S/R 225/50R16 O/S/R 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2018 75,821 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 74,200 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 72,601 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 70,812 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Pass 1 Nov 2014 68,641 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 68,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 62,345 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,136 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 52,540 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 43,412 miles

front brake disc's lipped & worn !!!

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen !!!

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link slight play !!!

offside front suspension lower arm bushes started to crack & ball joint slight play !!!

Fail 11 Nov 2010 43,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disc's lipped & worn !!!

front brake pad linning approx 75-80% worn low !!!

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen !!!

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link slight play !!!

offside front brake flex hose started to crack & perishe up !!!

offside front suspension lower arm bushes started to crack & ball joint slight play !!!

Pass 9 Nov 2009 29,975 miles

wear to n/s/f tyre

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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GL56 LZA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL56 LZA, 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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GL56 LZA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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