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LR56 FMK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,231 mi
Last recorded136,231 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 FMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 136,231 miles

Center exhaust silencer corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2025 136,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front most track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Center exhaust silencer corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most track control arm: Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2024 133,540 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 133,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 129,690 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 125,433 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 125,433 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 119,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 112,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 112,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 105,035 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 99,028 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 99,026 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 87,111 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 76,108 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play bothsides (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 76,108 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play bothsides (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 69,367 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 64,596 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 57,953 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 47,506 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,867 miles

front tyres badly perished

Pass 27 Oct 2009 28,867 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 28,867 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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LR56 FMK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 LR56 FMK, 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 LR56 FMK registered?

LR56 FMK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is LR56 FMK safe to buy?

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