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LR56 MKO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,525 mi
Last recorded143,525 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 143,525 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 143,394 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 137,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 131,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated pedal has long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 131,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated pedal has long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 121,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 121,948 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer TYRE WEAR

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 110,367 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass is cloudy (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 110,333 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass is cloudy (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 103,118 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 95,243 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 95,237 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 89,370 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 87,726 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 68,272 miles

offside front tyre wearing edges

shallow cut offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 3 Dec 2015 68,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing edges

shallow cut offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2015 59,109 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 54,895 miles

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 50,400 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 50,400 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 43,385 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 38,836 miles

n/s/f tyre has cuts on side wall

Fail 21 Oct 2009 35,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/rear tyer starting to deteriateon rubber in side eddg

Pass 21 Oct 2009 35,519 miles

o/s/rear tyer starting to deteriateon rubber in side eddg

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 MKO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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