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LG56 PNU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,189 mi
Last recorded74,189 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 74,189 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 70,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 62,429 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 62,429 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 52,654 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 44,038 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 38,101 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 33,403 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 33,403 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 28,177 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 28,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 20,921 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 11 Jul 2017 17,657 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 14,725 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 14,224 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 13,604 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 11,950 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 10,461 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 8,300 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 8,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 11,716 miles

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

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 PNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PNU, 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 PNU registered?

LG56 PNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is LG56 PNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG56 PNU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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