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LD56 XAS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

30,047 mi
Last recorded30,047 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 XAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 30,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 29,617 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine & From Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 29,171 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 27,710 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diffrential has oil leak but not excessive

Pass 5 Feb 2022 21,652 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 21,651 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 21,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 21,069 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 20,067 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 19,805 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 19,805 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 19,706 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 19,676 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 19,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 19,245 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 19,245 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 18,022 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 16,305 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sidewall damage to N/S/F, O/S/F & O/S/R tyres

Pass 24 May 2012 16,305 miles

sidewall damage to N/S/F, O/S/F & O/S/R tyres

Pass 5 Jul 2011 15,486 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 14,017 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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LD56 XAS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

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

Is LD56 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 XAS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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