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LB55 FUT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,880 mi
Last recorded116,880 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 FUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 116,880 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 116,880 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 114,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 110,258 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

yellow chalk marks on track rod ends/botten arms & rear anti roll bar no faults at time off test

Fail 19 Jan 2017 110,254 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silener (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front one off the two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear one off the two (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

yellow chalk marks on track rod ends/botten arms & rear anti roll bar no faults at time off test

Pass 30 Jan 2016 104,610 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 94,316 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 94,316 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 83,282 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 74,576 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 66,147 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 56,972 miles

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

both front brake discs slight worn

Fail 24 Jan 2011 56,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front brake discs slight worn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,046 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 36,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 28,253 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FUT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FUT, 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 FUT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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