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LB55 VXG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

63,768 mi
Last recorded63,768 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 VXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 63,768 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 57,783 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 54,405 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 51,852 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 49,420 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 48,423 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 48,407 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 48,120 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 48,120 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 47,324 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 45,529 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 44,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre cracking on outter wall

Pass 20 Jan 2015 42,082 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 39,857 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 37,738 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 35,551 miles

both front tyres wearing very low on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2011 32,351 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

stickers on windscreen advise only.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 27,555 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 21,601 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 VXG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VXG, 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 LB55 VXG registered?

LB55 VXG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is LB55 VXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 VXG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LB55 VXG have outstanding finance?

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