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LS56 KSE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,918 mi
Last recorded162,918 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 KSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 162,918 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 159,442 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 153,554 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 153,554 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 146,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 146,213 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 134,170 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 123,361 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 110,305 miles

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

n/s/r wheel slight bind

Fail 2 Dec 2011 110,262 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r wheel slight bind

Fail 5 Nov 2010 100,043 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 100,043 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 70,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 69,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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 KSE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LS56 KSE, 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 KSE registered?

LS56 KSE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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