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LF56 CYC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,607 mi
Last recorded67,607 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 CYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 67,607 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 65,668 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 63,751 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 63,750 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,987 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 49,946 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,228 miles

slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm

Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,499 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,882 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 28,854 miles

offside rear brakes starting to bind on

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

slight damage to offside front tyre wall

Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,761 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 1,997 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 18,596 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 18,596 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 CYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LF56 CYC, 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 LF56 CYC registered?

LF56 CYC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is LF56 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF56 CYC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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