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LG56 HZH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,925 mi
Last recorded120,925 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 HZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 120,925 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 118,429 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 115,677 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 112,820 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 110,053 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 110,047 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 106,228 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 100,418 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 94,975 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 89,172 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,102 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 80,926 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,856 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,267 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 66,267 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

o/s/f tyer inner edges worn

Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,155 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 50,441 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 50,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 41,892 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 32,103 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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LG56 HZH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HZH, 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 LG56 HZH registered?

LG56 HZH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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The MOT history for LG56 HZH shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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