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LR56 MSY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,331 mi
Last recorded124,331 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 124,331 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 122,938 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side front lower rear marked with yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 119,556 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 116,218 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 114,677 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 109,352 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 100,062 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 86,822 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 86,822 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 77,251 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 68,214 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 68,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,208 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 63,864 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 63,864 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 63,325 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,255 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,267 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,859 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,015 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished on in edge

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 MSY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 MSY, 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

How do I check the history of LR56 MSY?

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What year was LR56 MSY registered?

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

Is LR56 MSY safe to buy?

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