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LR56 FNO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,147 mi
Last recorded96,147 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 96,147 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 92,979 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 89,521 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 86,258 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 82,589 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 79,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 73,604 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 64,022 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 54,702 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 44,988 miles

Offside front wiper blade starting to smear.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 38,512 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 38,512 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 33,528 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 33,463 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,269 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 27,016 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 21,854 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 17,410 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 13,249 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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LR56 FNO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LR56 FNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR56 FNO?

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What year was LR56 FNO registered?

LR56 FNO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is LR56 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR56 FNO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR56 FNO have outstanding finance?

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