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LR56 XZH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,109 mi
Last recorded153,109 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 153,109 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2023 143,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 132,584 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 132,584 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2021 121,283 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 112,408 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 102,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 94,126 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 86,313 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front arms ball joint facing down) nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT NOW worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 3 Jan 2017 86,229 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front arms ball joint facing down) nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Dec 2015 79,099 miles

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

front exhaust bracket & rear exhaust mounting are deteriorating

Pass 23 Dec 2014 71,282 miles

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

front brakes have imbalance

Pass 30 Dec 2013 63,933 miles

both rear tyres are close to the wear bars

front brake pads are low

Pass 14 Dec 2012 55,039 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 55,038 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre is BADLY worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,403 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 45,387 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 114,423 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 11,423 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 36,005 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 25,965 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 25,965 miles

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

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

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)

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 XZH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XZH, 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 XZH registered?

LR56 XZH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is LR56 XZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR56 XZH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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