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LR56 KLX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,656 mi
Last recorded71,656 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 71,656 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 71,654 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 71,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked / perished replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked / perrished replace asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear suspension in a corroded condition , subframe , nearside rear shock absorber , coil springs

Pass 1 Jul 2022 70,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 6 Jul 2021 70,515 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 70,515 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 69,922 miles

nearside front tyre has side wall damage

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Jun 2019 68,453 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2019 68,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket broken

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2018 66,719 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 65,062 miles

play in nearside front lower ball joint (rear most)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 63,352 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2016 63,352 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 62,155 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 58,722 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,644 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 47,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 40,858 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 40,858 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2010 27,620 miles

Nearside front tyre very worn on outer edge, no cords showing and tyre is close to legal limit on rest of tread

Nearside rear seatbelt very slow at retracting

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside front tyre close to legal limit (on 3mm)

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit (on 2mm)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

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 KLX 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 77.3%.

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 KLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR56 KLX?

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What year was LR56 KLX registered?

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

Is LR56 KLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR56 KLX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR56 KLX have outstanding finance?

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