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LK56 FMZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,891 mi
Last recorded162,891 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 FMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 162,891 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 154,085 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 148,557 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 148,557 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 146,038 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive recommend further inspection/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted/corroded, recommend further inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 146,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive recommend further inspection/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted/corroded, recommend further inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 140,476 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 140,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3 areas on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users chassis plate smoke limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm smooth on outer edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 128,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play almost to excess, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment bush almost to excess, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 128,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play almost to excess, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment bush almost to excess, recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 114,059 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear hoses x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

n/s mirror slightly loose

Fail 22 Mar 2018 114,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear hoses x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

n/s mirror slightly loose

Pass 7 Mar 2017 91,119 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 74,484 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,565 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,850 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,044 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,932 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,530 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,432 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 14,535 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 FMZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LK56 FMZ, 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 FMZ registered?

LK56 FMZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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