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LS56 UGM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,985 mi
Last recorded72,985 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 72,985 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 67,538 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 67,527 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 62,494 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 62,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 57,122 miles

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 57,122 miles

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 56,333 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 55,122 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 53,749 miles

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 53,749 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 53,122 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 52,099 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 51,098 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 48,668 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 48,668 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 48,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 44,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 42,576 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2012 40,589 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 36,679 miles

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

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

oil low

Pass 25 Nov 2010 26,740 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 26,739 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2009 22,346 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 UGM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UGM, 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 UGM registered?

LS56 UGM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is LS56 UGM safe to buy?

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