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LR56 XZV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,641 mi
Last recorded135,641 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 XZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 135,641 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 135,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2022 120,589 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 109,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 106,679 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 106,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm ,plus inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 104,695 miles

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))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 104,617 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front right - rear arm (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))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 102,039 miles

advise door check strap missing

Pass 21 Nov 2016 98,053 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 98,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 94,131 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 94,131 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 89,196 miles

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

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

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

emissions to clean to record a result

Pass 13 Dec 2013 83,880 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 78,628 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 70,718 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 62,660 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 60,783 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 47,460 miles

o/s/f door cheekstrap missing

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 XZV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XZV, 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 XZV registered?

LR56 XZV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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