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LB55 ZSY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,182 mi
Last recorded135,182 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 ZSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 135,182 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil level is low.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 29 Jan 2022 135,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil level is low.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 28 Jan 2021 128,875 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 128,847 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 124,988 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 18 Jan 2020 124,902 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Jan 2019 117,637 miles

Oil level is low.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Jan 2018 110,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket damaged.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 5 Jan 2018 110,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket damaged.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 105,170 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 98,988 miles

covers fitted top and bottom

front pads getting low

Pass 26 Jan 2015 93,406 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 93,406 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 86,682 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 81,109 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 81,109 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

evidence of nearside front tyre fouling inner arch trim

nearside rear tyre tread depth low

park brake application noisy

Pass 17 Jan 2012 76,493 miles

EML light on

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 76,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML light on

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 67,698 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 67,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs worn and grooved

Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,148 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 59,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 45,372 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,372 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 ZSY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZSY, 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 ZSY registered?

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

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