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LB56 CNU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,840 mi
Last recorded153,840 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 CNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 153,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 145,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 137,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 125,640 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Front FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT CLEARLY VISIBLE - SUSPECT LOW - ADVISE CHECK

Rear BRAKE PADS NOT CLEARLY VISIBLE- SUSPECT LOW - ADVISE CHECK

slight wear in both rear anti-roll bar (D ) bushes

Fail 11 Jan 2019 125,595 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Front FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT CLEARLY VISIBLE - SUSPECT LOW - ADVISE CHECK

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

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

Rear BRAKE PADS NOT CLEARLY VISIBLE- SUSPECT LOW - ADVISE CHECK

slight wear in both rear anti-roll bar (D ) bushes

Pass 8 Jan 2018 113,840 miles

brake pads not clearly visible - advise check

Pass 12 Jan 2017 102,755 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 88,692 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 78,579 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,864 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge cant fail due too main tread 225/45/17

Fail 11 Nov 2013 70,864 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge cant fail due too main tread 225/45/17

rear number plate loose

Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,669 miles

bulb inoperative in centre stop light

n/s/f grease boot split suspension link

o/s beam image has no kick up

o/s/f suspension arm ball joint split

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm depth below 1.6mm inner edge (raised edge)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 65,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bulb inoperative in centre stop light

n/s/f grease boot split suspension link

o/s beam image has no kick up

o/s/f suspension arm ball joint split

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm depth below 1.6mm inner edge (raised edge)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 59,574 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 59,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,889 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,129 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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LB56 CNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LB56 CNU, 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 LB56 CNU registered?

LB56 CNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is LB56 CNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB56 CNU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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