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LR56 KNF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,192 mi
Last recorded53,192 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 53,192 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2025 46,031 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 39,273 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 33,219 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 33,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 30,881 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 29,251 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2020 24,862 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 22,840 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 21,857 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 21,293 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 20,447 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 19,797 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 18,128 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 17,213 miles

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 16,259 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low outside central band on inner edge

offside front side repeater lense cracked

offside front tyre wearing low outside central band on outer edge

offside rear tyre 3mm in centre of tread

Pass 17 Dec 2011 14,401 miles

nearside rear tyre worn down to 2.0 mm on centre tread

offside side repeater light in door mirror lens cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2010 11,833 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 9,368 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 KNF 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 94.7%.

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 KNF, 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 KNF registered?

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

Is LR56 KNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR56 KNF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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