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LB55 BLZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,775 mi
Last recorded41,775 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 BLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 41,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 41,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 40,073 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 37,500 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 37,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 37,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 32,140 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 18,494 miles

Chip in front screen

Fail 15 Dec 2018 18,457 miles

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

Chip in front screen

Nearside Front Tyre has deep cuts no cords showing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre of tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 10,766 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 9,463 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 9,019 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 8,597 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 7,797 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 6,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres out of shape

Pass 27 Jan 2010 5,772 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 5,334 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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LB55 BLZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol 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 LB55 BLZ, 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 LB55 BLZ registered?

LB55 BLZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 2006.

Is LB55 BLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 BLZ 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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