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LD56 UAO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,228 mi
Last recorded134,228 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 134,228 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 133,011 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Nov 2021 133,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Nov 2020 127,235 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 127,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 119,435 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 112,603 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 110,577 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 110,577 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 108,738 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 103,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 103,669 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 91,979 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 78,850 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 78,850 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 64,801 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 51,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 51,854 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,606 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 37,606 miles

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

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 UAO 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 65%.

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

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