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LC56 OLG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,863 mi
Last recorded49,863 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2026 49,863 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 48,227 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 46,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 43,997 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 42,228 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 40,869 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Weld broken away on pipe, system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 40,560 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 39,846 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 38,927 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 36,801 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,940 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 30,422 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,500 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 22,679 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 19,634 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 15,070 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 12,202 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 OLG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC56 OLG registered?

LC56 OLG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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