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LR56 MMV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,125 mi
Last recorded106,125 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 106,125 miles

Front brake back plates corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 106,125 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake back plates corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 105,756 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake back plates corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge With cuts on the outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Suspect shoes are wearing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s

Pass 3 Jun 2025 98,442 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake back plates corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 91,905 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 82,819 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 76,007 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 68,581 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 62,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing unevenly, it would appear the wheel alignment requires adjustment.

Fail 4 Jun 2020 62,447 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing unevenly, it would appear the wheel alignment requires adjustment.

Pass 5 Jun 2019 55,756 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 55,756 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 49,071 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 39,292 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 39,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 34,813 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.4mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded slightly corroding (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded slightly corroding (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,306 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,426 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 21,711 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 18,548 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 15,068 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,205 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 MMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 MMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR56 MMV registered?

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

Is LR56 MMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR56 MMV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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