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LS56 XJL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,077 mi
Last recorded66,077 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2026 66,077 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing!! (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint dust cover damage!! (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Gear box and undertray covered with oil damp or oil leak!!

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer sidewall has cut or damage!! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner shoulder wearing smooth and cracking!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate delaminated!! (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 61,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 56,744 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 53,566 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 51,759 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 49,795 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 47,730 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre wall perished

Pass 5 Jul 2019 47,043 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 45,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 44,747 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 39,566 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,212 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 32,098 miles

cuts to outer sidewall n/s/rear tyre, no cords exposed

small chips to windscreen zone B

Pass 29 Nov 2013 29,386 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall slight damage no cords exposed

o/s/f tyre inner side wall slight crack no cords exposed

Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,246 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 22,045 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)

advise both rear tyres replaced ASAP.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 19,259 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)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 15,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 15,991 miles

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

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 XJL 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 89.5%.

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 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

LS56 XJL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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