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LR56 YAY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

181,201 mi
Last recorded181,201 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 YAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 181,201 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 173,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play "rear" arm recommend replaced 2-3 months (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 165,379 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2021 158,896 miles

Exhaust system corroded !!!

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension, back arm ball joint worn!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs pitted & inner pads look low!!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear "u-clamp" bushes worn !!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 158,896 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system corroded !!!

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower suspension, back arm ball joint worn!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs pitted & inner pads look low!!! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear "u-clamp" bushes worn !!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 153,266 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replaced 3/4000 miles!!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replaced 1000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear "u" clamp bushes worn!!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 153,266 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replaced 3/4000 miles!!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replaced 1000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear "u" clamp bushes worn!!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 146,937 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake only just passed!

Fail 30 Apr 2019 146,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear handbrake only just passed!

Pass 1 May 2018 139,459 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges recommend tracking checked!!!!!!!!

Offside Rear handbrake only just passed!

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 132,179 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 124,019 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 107,756 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust bracket rusted and broken but secure

Pass 6 Jan 2014 105,771 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 83,188 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 65,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 53,364 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 YAY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

LR56 YAY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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