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LB55 EFM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

113,285 mi
Last recorded113,285 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 113,285 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2026 113,283 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose ,doesnt seem to clip in securly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2025 108,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jul 2025 108,393 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2024 103,621 miles

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

General underbody corrosion present

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Plastic sill covers fitted

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2024 103,619 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

General underbody corrosion present

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Plastic sill covers fitted

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 99,365 miles

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

Plasticsill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2023 99,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Plasticsill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2022 94,236 miles

Coil springs corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded rear

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2022 94,234 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Coil springs corroded

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded rear

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 91,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 91,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 90,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 89,236 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 87,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trays and cover fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2018 87,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trays and cover fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,443 miles

Nearside and offside front tyre treads worn unevenly and perished

Nearside and offside rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 4 Oct 2017 84,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside and offside front tyre treads worn unevenly and perished

Nearside and offside rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 5 Oct 2016 80,641 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 76,382 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 71,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 71,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on the edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2012 63,554 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on the edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 60,015 miles

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

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

Under vehicle floor covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 16 Aug 2010 55,648 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 47,946 miles

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 15 Dec 2008 36,410 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 EFM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LB55 EFM, 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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LB55 EFM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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