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LS56 ENV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,329 mi
Last recorded134,329 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 ENV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 134,329 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 134,324 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leak centre joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 134,309 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST LEAK CENTRE JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn N/S FRONT LOWER ARM INNER BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ABOVE FUEL TANK CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 129,932 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 129,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail worn ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail worn ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 123,898 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 116,519 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 100,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers fitted and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2017 100,421 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure wing mirror (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers fitted and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 82,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm and tyre walls worn heavily!! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and worn heavily on walls and nail on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5-2mm (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre nail on edge of tread/wall, not repairable

Fail 3 Sep 2015 82,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm and tyre walls worn heavily!! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and worn heavily on walls and nail on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5-2mm (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre nail on edge of tread/wall, not repairable

Pass 29 May 2014 74,801 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 74,799 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,171 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 Sep 2013 71,169 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2012 67,163 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 59,456 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 59,456 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 52,573 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 42,938 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 ENV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ENV, 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 ENV registered?

LS56 ENV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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