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LJ56 FSF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,858 mi
Last recorded99,858 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 FSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 99,858 miles

rear subframe corroded

under body corroded

front metal brake pipes corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 May 2024 97,040 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 97,022 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 94,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2023 94,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 91,946 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 89,728 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 89,728 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 86,899 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 79,879 miles

rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2018 72,538 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 65,516 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,679 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 62,679 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 61,894 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,894 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 60,408 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre sidewalls perished

surface rust to rear brake discs

Fail 13 Jun 2014 60,408 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre sidewalls perished

surface rust to rear brake discs

Pass 17 Jun 2013 56,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,078 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 41,234 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,951 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 34,951 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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LJ56 FSF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LJ56 FSF, 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 LJ56 FSF registered?

LJ56 FSF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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