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LG56 KFZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,152 mi
Last recorded78,152 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 KFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 78,152 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 75,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 72,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 69,542 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 67,160 miles

brake pipes showing surface corrosion in places

underside / components showing corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2020 67,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f lower arm ball joint worn to excess / inner bush worn ( rear arm of two ) marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear coil springs broken at lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads worn low / n/s being worst of two (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes showing surface corrosion in places

foot operated parking brake unbalanced in operation / advise attention

front brake discs corroded on braking surface / o/s/f being worst of two

underside / components showing corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2019 63,159 miles

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2019 63,158 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading incorrect / poss due to ex blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box corroded / split / blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2018 57,190 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 51,792 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 51,792 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 45,080 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 45,003 miles

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

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 42,861 miles

front pads appear low

front plate poor cond

nsf tyre 3mm

osf tyre 2mm and 10 yrs old

Pass 22 Aug 2014 38,259 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr tyre 3mm and perished

osf tyre 3mm,9yrs old and worn inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,990 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 34,990 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 31,010 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,766 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 19,622 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 19,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 17,946 miles

o/s/f tyre tread wearing edges

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 KFZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KFZ, 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 KFZ registered?

LG56 KFZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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