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LR56 OXA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,800 mi
Last recorded42,800 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 42,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brakes soft has little reserve travel

nearside front bumperdamaged and loose

Fail 13 Dec 2021 42,798 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brakes soft has little reserve travel

nearside front bumperdamaged and loose

Pass 2 Nov 2020 42,525 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 42,124 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 42,124 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,333 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall has damage

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Apr 2017 39,420 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,725 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on the edges

Fail 29 Mar 2016 37,725 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn bald on the edges

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,347 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 30,524 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,033 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 17,935 miles

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

front brake disc(s) worn

Pass 19 Nov 2009 13,683 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 13,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 OXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OXA, 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 OXA registered?

LR56 OXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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