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LM55 RZL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,265 mi
Last recorded140,265 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 RZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 140,265 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 140,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 127,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 118,938 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but still secure

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 111,215 miles

Central exhaust mouting broken

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2020 111,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust mouting broken

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2019 102,017 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 93,872 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 93,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO BEAM PATTERN (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' CRACK""""""""""" (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 82,138 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 79,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight play present in lower suspension arm.

Nearside Front tyre getting low on inner edge.

Nearside Rear tyre getting low .

Offside Front Inner tyre getting low on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre getting low.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 71,919 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,351 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 51,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 51,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2011 48,036 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 45,258 miles

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 18 Feb 2010 42,828 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 35,005 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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LM55 RZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LM55 RZL, 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 LM55 RZL registered?

LM55 RZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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