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LR56 KLJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

49,960 mi
Last recorded49,960 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 49,960 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 48,798 miles

All rear suspension control arms + torque arms corroded & bushes perished

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 48,747 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Fractured)(Both Lower Control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

All rear suspension control arms + torque arms corroded & bushes perished

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 47,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 46,505 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 46,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 45,448 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 45,448 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 44,208 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cross strut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

ns & osr brake flexible pipes cracking

rear silencer slightly split on a welded joint & rusty

rear suspension arms & subframe rusty

Fail 7 Jun 2021 44,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cross strut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

ns & osr brake flexible pipes cracking

rear silencer slightly split on a welded joint & rusty

rear suspension arms & subframe rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2020 43,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished on the wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 43,399 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished on the wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 40,516 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 40,516 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 30,167 miles

park brake very nearly at the end of its travel

Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,609 miles

Front strong advise pad light on front pads worn low

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

Offside Front Outer outer tyre side wall damaged looks to have been run flat

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

Pass 25 May 2016 33,789 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 33,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 22,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 17,974 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 13,839 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 KLJ 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 68.2%.

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 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 KLJ, 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 KLJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for LR56 KLJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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