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LS56 KPL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,425 mi
Last recorded152,425 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 152,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses slightly opaque and requires polishing. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides slightly distorting the projected beam patterns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre punctured. ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Pass 28 Mar 2020 145,542 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING TESTABLE ITEMS FROM VIEW OF TEST.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES SLIGHTLY LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 145,542 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING TESTABLE ITEMS FROM VIEW OF TEST.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES SLIGHTLY LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 137,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lieses slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides reflectors deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 127,871 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 23 Mar 2018 127,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 24 Mar 2017 115,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 24 Mar 2016 106,319 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 95,957 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 87,305 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 87,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 76,090 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 65,007 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,007 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 53,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 41,933 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 41,845 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,646 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 KPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KPL, 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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LS56 KPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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