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LS55 EDX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,668 mi
Last recorded106,668 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 EDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 106,668 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2026 106,668 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 101,484 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 101,484 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 98,915 miles

ENGINE/UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS !

Fail 20 Jul 2024 98,915 miles

ENGINE/UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS !

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 98,845 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 96,170 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 96,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 90,695 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 90,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 87,285 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 87,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 84,496 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 84,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 80,719 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))

engine light on

Pass 31 Jul 2017 74,232 miles

Front both tyres wearing on outer edges

engine warning light on

Fail 31 Jul 2017 74,232 miles

Front both tyres wearing on outer edges

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

engine warning light on

Pass 2 Aug 2016 67,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 67,095 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 19 Aug 2015 59,993 miles

engine light on

Pass 19 Aug 2014 51,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 51,791 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,819 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 42,818 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 33,439 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Aug 2012 33,437 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,419 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 25,401 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 25 Aug 2010 20,168 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 16,010 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 16,009 miles

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

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

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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LS55 EDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LS55 EDX, 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 LS55 EDX registered?

LS55 EDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2006.

Is LS55 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 EDX shows 32 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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