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LR56 KKL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,915 mi
Last recorded38,915 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 38,915 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 38,915 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 37,843 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 37,792 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 32,540 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Nov 2023 32,540 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2022 24,681 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 14,487 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 14,280 miles

Lower Undertrays fitted

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Outer Sill covers fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o.s.r and n.s.r brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o.s.r and n.s.r coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 13,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 12,692 miles

Nearside Rear nail in the tyre

front tyres perrishing

Pass 30 May 2017 10,767 miles

both front tyres perrishing

Pass 31 May 2016 9,755 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 9,742 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2014 9,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 7,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 5,933 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 4,696 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 2,803 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 KKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KKL, 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 KKL registered?

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

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The MOT history for LR56 KKL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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