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LR56 KMU

2006 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,551 mi
Last recorded77,551 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C 32089,769 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 KMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 77,551 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 70,593 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 70,413 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 69,697 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 66,497 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 66,497 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2021 62,680 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 61,163 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 58,523 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,399 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,281 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,070 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 49,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 44,031 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 39,652 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 33,619 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 29,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2011 24,701 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 18,224 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 1 Oct 2009 13,827 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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LR56 KMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 89,769 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR56 KMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LR56 KMU registered?

LR56 KMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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