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LR56 YAF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,453 mi
Last recorded133,453 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 133,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin **Close to legal limit of 1.5mm** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 133,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin **Close to legal limit of 1.5mm** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 129,486 miles

Engine cover fitted and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm nearest to passenger (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on 2 mm tread advise customer to have replaced soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 129,486 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension arm nearest to driver (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover fitted and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension arm nearest to passenger (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on 2 mm tread advise customer to have replaced soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 125,529 miles

Undertrays fitted, Cannot inspect the full underside of the vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2022 122,014 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 122,014 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 119,625 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 118,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 118,101 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 115,538 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 112,472 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 112,472 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 109,778 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 105,026 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 105,026 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 99,234 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 94,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 91,114 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside washer jet poor

Pass 27 Nov 2012 87,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 83,445 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Nov 2011 83,445 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2010 78,731 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 76,626 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,626 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 58,545 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 YAF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 YAF, 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 YAF registered?

LR56 YAF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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