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LK56 FMM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,662 mi
Last recorded128,662 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 FMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 128,662 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 120,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 113,539 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 108,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides further inspection required (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 108,743 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothsides further inspection required (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 102,234 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted obscure some of the under side of vehicle

Fail 1 Feb 2017 102,234 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays fitted obscure some of the under side of vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2016 97,552 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint stab link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at limit (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2016 97,552 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stab link (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint stab link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at limit (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2014 86,676 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 86,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 12 Dec 2013 83,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 79,697 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 79,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 79,514 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 71,899 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 56,931 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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LK56 FMM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LK56 FMM, 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 LK56 FMM registered?

LK56 FMM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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