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LB56 KVS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

125,224 mi
Last recorded125,224 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 KVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 125,224 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 118,029 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 113,624 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 110,909 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 109,748 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 106,712 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 106,712 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Aug 2020 102,900 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 98,704 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 94,038 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 89,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2016 84,725 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,300 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 72,624 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 69,942 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,647 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,058 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 53,048 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,046 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,408 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 27,376 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KVS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KVS, 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 KVS registered?

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

Is LB56 KVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB56 KVS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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