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LB56 ENP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,200 mi
Last recorded142,200 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 ENP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2023 142,200 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 141,929 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust mount broken.

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

Outer sills corroded.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Fail 6 Apr 2021 141,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust mount broken.

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

Outer sills corroded.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 22 Jan 2020 140,276 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 135,729 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 135,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded left pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 120,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 102,282 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 102,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 91,438 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 80,542 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,963 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,352 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 56,299 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 75,869 miles

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

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,543 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,718 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 ENP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LB56 ENP, 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 ENP registered?

LB56 ENP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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