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LS56 KVL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,346 mi
Last recorded137,346 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 137,346 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 137,040 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 117,559 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 112,530 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 106,382 miles

Offside Front Tyre showing signs of inner and outer edges wareing

Oil leak Oil on n/s under tray ()

Rear Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing and cracking in base of tread

Pass 3 Mar 2016 100,859 miles

Unable to inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic coverings

Fail 2 Mar 2016 100,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Nsr lower ball joint excessively worn (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Nsr lower ball joint excessively worn (2.5.A.1c)

Unable to inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic coverings

Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 92,246 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 84,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2012 80,546 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearin on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Dec 2011 68,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 68,896 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 53,902 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 53,902 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 36,056 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 KVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KVL, 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 KVL registered?

LS56 KVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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