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LS56 NXD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,925 mi
Last recorded137,925 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 NXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 137,925 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 137,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 130,407 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2023 124,501 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 May 2023 124,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2022 118,972 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 112,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 108,290 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 108,289 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 103,970 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 100,907 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 12 Jun 2018 100,907 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Dec 2016 90,432 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 90,432 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 82,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 82,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 75,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 69,364 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 69,364 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 63,416 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 57,741 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 50,696 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 41,460 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 NXD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NXD, 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 NXD registered?

LS56 NXD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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