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LD56 TKU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,550 mi
Last recorded122,550 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 TKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 122,550 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 122,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 114,347 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR brake pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear OSR brake is slightly binding.

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle rear seatbelt has slight damage to webbing. (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 114,346 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR brake pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear OSR brake is slightly binding.

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle rear seatbelt has slight damage to webbing. (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 112,259 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 109,758 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 104,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear and center brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm closest to rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres uneven wear getting close to limits

Pass 2 Dec 2020 98,434 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 88,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 77,078 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 66,962 miles

Front tyre's wearing heavily on edges

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 56,172 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 27% (max 30%) (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 56,149 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 27% (max 30%) (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,829 miles

Front discs lipped

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 46,829 miles

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

Front discs lipped

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,054 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 32,827 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,464 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 24,547 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 17,992 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,624 miles

n/s/f tyre tread very low outer edge

Fail 19 Aug 2009 12,624 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre tread very low outer edge

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 TKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TKU, 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 LD56 TKU registered?

LD56 TKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is LD56 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 TKU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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