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LC56 DAU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

146,186 mi
Last recorded146,186 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 DAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 146,186 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 134,170 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 123,612 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 110,625 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 102,644 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 91,929 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,468 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall slight damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2016 68,926 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 57,959 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 47,933 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 35,029 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 35,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 24,659 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,069 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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LC56 DAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LC56 DAU, 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 LC56 DAU registered?

LC56 DAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is LC56 DAU safe to buy?

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