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LG56 TLF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,206 mi
Last recorded159,206 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 TLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 159,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2021 159,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 140,711 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 140,711 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern bulb faulty? (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively unable to see brake pads (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 138,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 138,132 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 132,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 10 May 2018 132,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part abs wire (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 116,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbing on abs wire (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Apr 2017 115,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged showing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated foot brake lever not releasing properly (3.1.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbing on abs wire (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2016 103,951 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 100,327 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 88,630 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 77,346 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,682 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 70,682 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 69,524 miles

slight movement in both front hub areas

Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,514 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,035 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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 TLF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 TLF, 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 TLF registered?

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

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