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LS56 KUB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,463 mi
Last recorded104,463 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 KUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 104,463 miles

Different size tyres fitted front to rear.

Nearside front brake flexi hose starting to perish.

Rear coil springs starting to corrode.

Pass 28 Nov 2024 100,210 miles

Different size tyres fitted front to rear.

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

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

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

Rear coil springs starting to corrode.

Pass 17 Nov 2023 95,936 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link boots starting to split.

Different size tyres fitted front to rear.

Nearside lower suspension arm rear inner bush starting to split.

Pass 18 Nov 2022 91,554 miles

Near side front anti roll bar ball joint dust cover starting to split

Off side rear brake disc scored and corroded

Over sills fitted

Over sills fitted, full length floor tray fitted

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2022 91,554 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Near side front anti roll bar ball joint dust cover starting to split

Near side rear tyre close to limit

Off side rear brake disc scored and corroded

Off side rear tyre very close to limit

Over sills fitted

Over sills fitted, full length floor tray fitted

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,772 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to split.

Offside rear tyre wearing at inner edge close to legal limit

Offside windscreen washer weak.

Pass 24 Nov 2020 85,100 miles

Over sills and floor tray fitted

Rear coil springs corroded

Steering column switch gear loose

Wind screen washers weak

Pass 31 May 2019 80,918 miles

Full length floor tray fitted

Off side front tyre wearing @ outer edge

Over sills fitted

Rear coil springs corroded

Surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 31 May 2019 80,918 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Full length floor tray fitted

Off side front tyre wearing @ outer edge

Over sills fitted

Rear coil springs corroded

Surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 4 May 2018 77,057 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2018 77,056 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust, adjuster not working (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 72,350 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 46,927 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn

Pass 10 Oct 2016 68,734 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 68,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 57,276 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 57,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 47,668 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 37,916 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 28,634 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 25,090 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 KUB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 KUB, 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 KUB registered?

LS56 KUB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is LS56 KUB safe to buy?

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