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LR56 MPZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,077 mi
Last recorded113,077 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 MPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 113,077 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 113,077 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 102,836 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 102,836 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 92,826 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 85,938 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 81,237 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2020 81,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 69,281 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,991 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 54,261 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 54,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 44,688 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,472 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 39,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre balding on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2013 37,151 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 35,389 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 29,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2010 20,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges and damage to side wall

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2009 17,614 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 MPZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MPZ, 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 MPZ registered?

LR56 MPZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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