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LS56 NTY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,029 mi
Last recorded86,029 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 NTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 86,029 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 79,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush of rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated - beam image just about acceptable.

Fail 19 Apr 2022 79,677 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward-most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush of rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated - beam image just about acceptable.

Pass 13 May 2021 75,546 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 71,495 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 71,495 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 70,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 67,345 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 67,345 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 64,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 61,203 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 56,568 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 56,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 49,961 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 49,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2012 43,204 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,212 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 40,212 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 38,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,449 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 30,483 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 NTY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NTY, 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 NTY registered?

LS56 NTY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is LS56 NTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS56 NTY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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