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LD56 LPJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,540 mi
Last recorded63,540 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 LPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 63,540 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 62,999 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 59,728 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 56,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 56,891 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,988 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 52,109 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 52,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 50,358 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 48,685 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 46,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,745 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,972 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 8 May 2014 34,965 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 27,253 miles

All tyres appear low of air.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Off side front tyre is worn on outer edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 19,904 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2012 19,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offiside door mirror loose.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 17,480 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 13,766 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2010 13,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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LD56 LPJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD56 LPJ, 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 LD56 LPJ registered?

LD56 LPJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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