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LF56 BXD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,483 mi
Last recorded69,483 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 BXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 69,483 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 69,475 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 65,995 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 65,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 57,197 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,955 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,107 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,800 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 34,032 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 34,032 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 28,951 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 28,951 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 22,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,136 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,066 miles

nearside & offside front brake discs slightly lipped

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2010 8,302 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 8,302 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LF56 BXD 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 70.6%.

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 LF56 BXD, 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 LF56 BXD registered?

LF56 BXD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2006.

Is LF56 BXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF56 BXD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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