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LS56 PDO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,199 mi
Last recorded83,199 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 PDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 83,199 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,572 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 70,554 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,896 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,382 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 45,548 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 38,470 miles

underbody and sills coverd with plastic

Pass 29 Nov 2010 32,151 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 32,040 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake wear warning light on dash

Pass 14 Nov 2009 21,981 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 PDO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS56 PDO registered?

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

Is LS56 PDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS56 PDO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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