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LG56 HZL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,009 mi
Last recorded165,009 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 HZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 165,009 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rattle from exhaust

Fail 13 May 2022 165,007 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rattle from exhaust

Pass 30 Mar 2021 150,356 miles

headlamps misted

nsf damaged

nsf foglamp smashed

Pass 12 Jun 2020 142,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

damaged to nearside front end

Fail 12 Jun 2020 142,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

damaged to nearside front end

Pass 10 Sep 2018 124,291 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 113,460 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut on inner side wall

Fail 18 Sep 2017 113,460 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has a cut on inner side wall

Pass 15 Sep 2016 109,593 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 101,024 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 92,673 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 16 Sep 2013 83,231 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 83,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre below limits on edges.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 72,501 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,387 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 52,309 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,700 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Aug 2009 42,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 HZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HZL, 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 HZL registered?

LG56 HZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is LG56 HZL safe to buy?

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