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LR56 FOA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,510 mi
Last recorded108,510 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 FOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 108,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all/covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket attached to axel (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2023 92,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 84,447 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 77,969 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 70,974 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 64,562 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 64,495 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 55,263 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 49,762 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 5 Sep 2017 49,762 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,336 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 38,251 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,667 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,983 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 23,967 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 8 Sep 2011 20,618 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 23 Sep 2010 15,228 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 11,590 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 FOA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LR56 FOA, 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 FOA registered?

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

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The MOT history for LR56 FOA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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