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LR56 YBU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,505 mi
Last recorded103,505 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 103,505 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 98,904 miles

Front Both front inner wheel arches insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2017 92,992 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 85,723 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 85,723 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 80,813 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 80,813 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 77,396 miles

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

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

both front tyres have slight wear.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 67,330 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 67,330 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 61,590 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,908 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YBU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YBU, 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

How do I check the history of LR56 YBU?

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What year was LR56 YBU registered?

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

Is LR56 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR56 YBU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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