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LS56 UGZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,500 mi
Last recorded80,500 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 80,500 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 77,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 77,419 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 74,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

parking brake only just met efficiency (16%)

Pass 23 Feb 2022 72,319 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside to flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 70,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 70,169 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 68,954 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 66,030 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 66,026 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 63,555 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 61,292 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,812 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,276 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 50,725 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,138 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 40,821 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,586 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 24,596 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 UGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UGZ, 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 UGZ registered?

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

Is LS56 UGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS56 UGZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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