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LG56 HXV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,557 mi
Last recorded83,557 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 HXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 83,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn to approx 3mm

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 75,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Frontal arm inner balljoint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 68,307 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 63,891 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 59,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp bracket snapped, light still secure

Pass 4 Jan 2019 51,132 miles

undertray engine covers fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,293 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 49,144 miles

Nearside rear outer sidelight brighter than the other rear sidelights

Fail 13 Apr 2017 49,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear outer sidelight brighter than the other rear sidelights

Pass 29 Apr 2016 47,808 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,253 miles

Offside Front brake caliper shows signs of leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 41,761 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 37,986 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 37,986 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,831 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,266 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 22,746 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 16,792 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 16,792 miles

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

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

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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LG56 HXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LG56 HXV, 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 LG56 HXV registered?

LG56 HXV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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The MOT history for LG56 HXV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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