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LR56 XXH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

203,875 mi
Last recorded203,875 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 XXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 203,875 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 191,120 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 189,777 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower attachments. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 171,147 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 170,860 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 153,257 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 136,271 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 122,446 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 100,691 miles

Front brake discs scored, but still seviceable.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 83,572 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 XXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XXH, 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 XXH registered?

LR56 XXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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