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LG56 TDZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

55,390 mi
Last recorded55,390 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 55,390 miles

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

windscreens slightly chipped

Pass 11 Mar 2025 54,016 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 52,526 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 50,382 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 42,702 miles

Windscreen has a chip in it

Fail 6 Apr 2022 42,698 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen has a chip in it

Pass 1 Apr 2021 34,693 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 26,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 25,596 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 25,067 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 23,707 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 22,161 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 20,054 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,816 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 15,534 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2011 13,878 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 11,013 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 8,194 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 TDZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 TDZ, 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 TDZ registered?

LG56 TDZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is LG56 TDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG56 TDZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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