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LR56 GWL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,402 mi
Last recorded83,402 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 83,402 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 82,108 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 80,943 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 80,365 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 79,431 miles

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

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

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

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

engine pans

Pass 15 Sep 2021 78,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Aug 2020 76,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear lamp units damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2018 71,259 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 71,259 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 67,068 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 67,068 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 64,620 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 61,928 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 61,885 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)

both front tyres slightly feathered

Pass 2 Nov 2014 58,481 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 55,366 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 48,811 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 39,869 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 39,754 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,339 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,827 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 GWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GWL, 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 GWL registered?

LR56 GWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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