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LC56 DBO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,760 mi
Last recorded115,760 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 DBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 115,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner/ outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/ outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 115,753 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner/ outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/ outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 62,979 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 62,979 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 93,852 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 93,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 54,586 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 54,586 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,630 miles

LOWER STEERING COLUMN BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN

Fail 31 Mar 2014

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

LOWER STEERING COLUMN BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,908 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 45,908 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 40,888 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cord.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 40,888 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cord.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,529 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,913 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 20,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,434 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 DBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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