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LR56 LVZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,457 mi
Last recorded75,457 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 LVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 75,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 75,451 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 59,524 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 59,518 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 47,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SIGNIFICANTLY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SIGNIFICANTLY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 46,738 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 45,633 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 44,087 miles

Park brake minimum efficiency only just met(16%)

Pass 29 Jul 2020 42,555 miles

Parking brake minimum efficiency only just met(18%)

Pass 8 Aug 2019 41,078 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 39,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 36,458 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 33,185 miles

Offside washer jet inafective, nearside jet reaches offside of screen.

Fail 15 Aug 2016 33,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALL, 225/45zr17 91y (4.1.D.1b)

Offside washer jet inafective, nearside jet reaches offside of screen.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 30,717 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 28,581 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 28,581 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,727 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 25,727 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 21,999 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,807 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2010 17,332 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 14,967 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 LVZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LVZ, 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 LVZ registered?

LR56 LVZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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