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LR56 FRC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,611 mi
Last recorded153,611 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 153,611 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP . N/S & O/S. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 138,100 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 130,002 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 123,468 miles

stonechips on windscreen

Pass 28 Dec 2021 113,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2021 113,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 102,722 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 102,718 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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 9 Dec 2019 94,527 miles

exhaust flange corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2018 90,178 miles

exhaust cat/middle section flange & bolts corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,802 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 83,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 71,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 71,650 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 57,038 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre is worn to 2mm.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 57,038 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre is worn to 2mm.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 52,805 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 52,804 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 49,339 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 45,308 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,673 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 34,571 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 FRC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FRC, 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

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What year was LR56 FRC registered?

LR56 FRC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is LR56 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR56 FRC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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