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LR56 LWL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,651 mi
Last recorded89,651 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 LWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 89,651 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 86,931 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 86,931 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 83,576 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 79,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Various rear suspension componants are slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2022 79,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Various rear suspension componants are slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 76,042 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 76,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear undertray insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2020 71,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 68,729 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 63,466 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 57,876 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush perished

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar drop link worn

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 51,659 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 44,165 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 38,678 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 34,869 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 31,626 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,289 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 23,169 miles

cross strut bushes starting to split

Pass 18 Jan 2010 17,749 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre cracking

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 LWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LWL, 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 LWL registered?

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

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