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LG56 HYV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,686 mi
Last recorded116,686 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 HYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 116,686 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 116,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 50kg (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 104,243 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 104,145 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lamp damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 91,467 miles

center section rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Jul 2017 91,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center section rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 May 2016 78,039 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sill covers

Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Jul 2014 66,915 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2013 60,369 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 57,036 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 57,036 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 51,307 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 40,716 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 38,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,980 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,195 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear view mirror loose

Pass 4 Feb 2009 20,433 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HYV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LG56 HYV, 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 HYV registered?

LG56 HYV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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