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LS56 EKL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,995 mi
Last recorded52,995 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 EKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 52,995 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 49,973 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 46,829 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 46,829 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 45,597 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 44,236 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 44,236 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,493 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 38,454 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,057 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,281 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 31,159 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 31,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 28,455 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,905 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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LS56 EKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS56 EKL, 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 LS56 EKL registered?

LS56 EKL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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