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LR56 NUO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,583 mi
Last recorded94,583 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 94,583 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 94,581 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer sidewall cracking !! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre inner and outer shoulder wearing smooth!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2024 92,849 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 91,189 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 91,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 89,176 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 85,631 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 85,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 85,149 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 83,741 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 83,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 81,537 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 78,026 miles

Offside Front tyre balding on inner and outer edge strong advise change asap and wheel alignment

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,752 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 74,667 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

under trays % engine covers fitted - hiding some parts

Fail 17 Jun 2014 65,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 65,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,149 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,349 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,400 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,068 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 27,832 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front inner tyre sidewall split approx 100mm

offside front tyre sidewall split approx 100mm

Pass 3 Dec 2009 27,832 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

nearside front inner tyre sidewall split approx 100mm

offside front tyre sidewall split approx 100mm

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 NUO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NUO, 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 NUO registered?

LR56 NUO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2006.

Is LR56 NUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR56 NUO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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