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LF56 DGZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

123,167 mi
Last recorded123,167 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 DGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 123,167 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in steering rack ends

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2026 123,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in steering rack ends

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2025 114,576 miles

brake pipes corroded

play in steering rack ends

rear cradle corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2025 114,576 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded

play in steering rack ends

rear cradle corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2024 108,440 miles

exhaust corroded

play in front wheel bearings

Fail 19 Mar 2024 108,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

play in front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Mar 2023 100,426 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Mar 2022 92,633 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Mar 2022 92,633 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2021 86,800 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Mar 2021 86,800 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2020 82,730 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 78,203 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE FRONT INNER PAD

Fail 13 Mar 2019 78,203 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STABILIZER BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE FRONT INNER PAD

Pass 5 Mar 2018 71,973 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 71,973 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STABILIZER BAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,816 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Fail 1 Mar 2017 66,816 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,500 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,383 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,756 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

Pass 8 Mar 2013 42,227 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,206 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,583 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 26,903 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 26,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 19,091 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,036 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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LF56 DGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DGZ, 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 DGZ registered?

LF56 DGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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