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LS56 EKX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 EKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 1,560 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023
Pass 7 Jul 2022 132,136 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 122,273 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 119,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 119,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 111,037 miles

Both front wheel bearings have play

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust is corroded

O/S/R tyre is low and has damage to both side walls

Fail 11 May 2018 111,037 miles

Both front wheel bearings have play

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust is corroded

O/S/R tyre is low and has damage to both side walls

Pass 11 May 2017 103,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear of the two suspension arms fitted to the front. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 May 2017 103,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear of the two suspension arms fitted to the front. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 96,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both n/s & o/s camber/castor arm bushes starting to crack

front & rear brakes discs surface corrosion and lipped

Fail 11 May 2016 96,964 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both n/s & o/s camber/castor arm bushes starting to crack

front & rear brakes discs surface corrosion and lipped

Pass 4 Mar 2015 89,917 miles

offside windscreen washer jet poor but provides sufficient washer fluid

Fail 4 Mar 2015 89,914 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside windscreen washer jet poor but provides sufficient washer fluid

Pass 6 Feb 2014 82,454 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 78,052 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 65,561 miles

full under body sheilds fited many items unable to inspect

Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,802 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 46,857 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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LS56 EKX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LS56 EKX, 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 EKX registered?

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

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