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LG56 PLZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

73,487 mi
Last recorded73,487 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 PLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 73,487 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 64,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear-both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 51,230 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 41,086 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 36,803 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 36,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 35,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut near rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished & cracked at base of stem (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 33,983 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Aug 2018 31,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 16 Oct 2017 31,260 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2016 29,271 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 26,753 miles

Both front inner brake pads seemingly low

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are slightly lipped

Pass 28 Oct 2014 24,933 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 23,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,749 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 8 Aug 2013 20,255 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 17,502 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 14,702 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 12,090 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 9,152 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 PLZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ registered?

LG56 PLZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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