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LB55 ZTS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,167 mi
Last recorded63,167 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 ZTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 63,167 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 61,016 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 60,454 miles

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened INCLUDING SUSPENSION ARMS AND SPRINGS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 58,807 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 57,055 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 55,794 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover an underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Mar 2020 54,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2020 54,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 51,910 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Mar 2019 51,906 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2018 49,530 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Mar 2017 46,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2016 44,820 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Mar 2016 44,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 39,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 35,785 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 31,028 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,474 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 22,599 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 19,843 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 ZTS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZTS, 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 ZTS registered?

LB55 ZTS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is LB55 ZTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 ZTS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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