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LR56 FRL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

194,998 mi
Last recorded194,998 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 FRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 194,998 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both headlight patterns just within limits

offside door mirror glass fading

Pass 19 May 2020 187,896 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 187,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cord expossed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 181,456 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 168,031 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 168,031 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 151,250 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 132,944 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 113,613 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 94,695 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 71,704 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,213 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,670 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,172 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,172 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,333 miles

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

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 FRL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FRL, 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 FRL registered?

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

Is LR56 FRL safe to buy?

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