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LR56 XYX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,503 mi
Last recorded92,503 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 92,503 miles

Trays and covers fitted pre a full inspection of some components

Fail 2 Sep 2026 92,493 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Trays and covers fitted pre a full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Sep 2025 85,736 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 84,969 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front mountings on front facing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake efforts weak and overall just legal at 16%

rear foot brake efforts weak and just legal

Pass 17 Aug 2023 83,998 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 83,977 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2013 40,009 miles

Condensation n/s repeater lens.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f jack bung missing, & sill cover damaged.

Fail 2 Nov 2013 39,961 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Condensation n/s repeater lens.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f jack bung missing, & sill cover damaged.

Pass 27 Oct 2012 37,432 miles

Missing jack point and damaged cover sill found at test and pointed out to owner.

Pass 29 Oct 2011 34,167 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 34,167 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

some pitting to inside faces of front brake discs.

Pass 31 Oct 2009 20,166 miles

front brake pads getting low

unable to view rear coil springs fully

under trays fitted

both rear tyres low on tread 2mm

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 XYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XYX, 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 XYX registered?

LR56 XYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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