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LR56 KMX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

143,580 mi
Last recorded143,580 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 KMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 143,580 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 136,256 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 131,336 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 131,336 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 123,088 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 123,088 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 118,792 miles

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

both front brake flexi-hoses perished

Pass 19 Oct 2021 112,621 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 108,220 miles

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 10 Apr 2019 102,208 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 97,112 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust bracket missing - system secure

Pass 11 Apr 2017 91,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 84,019 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting missing

Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,332 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 76,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 177,652 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 67,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 7 Mar 2013 61,772 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 56,304 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 44,596 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake disc's corroded

n/s/front tyre low tread on outer edge

Fail 10 Mar 2011 44,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake disc's corroded

n/s/front tyre low tread on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,968 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 29,959 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,978 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 KMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 KMX, 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 KMX registered?

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

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The MOT history for LR56 KMX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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