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LR56 KKB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,690 mi
Last recorded126,690 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 126,690 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 122,868 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 120,318 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 115,300 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s or n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded ,has a slight blow and has a mounting bracket broken

Fail 13 Feb 2019 115,300 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s or n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded ,has a slight blow and has a mounting bracket broken

Pass 13 Feb 2018 109,900 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded and slight blow

Fail 9 Feb 2018 109,787 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded and slight blow

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2017 61,605 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 96,832 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Front o/s and n/s tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 96,832 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Front o/s and n/s tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 89,438 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 89,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 79,907 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 64,707 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 64,707 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 50,619 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 50,619 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 86,945 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,140 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,151 miles

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

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

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 KKB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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