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LS56 XNL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,414 mi
Last recorded61,414 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 61,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 58,801 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 58,801 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 56,024 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 54,017 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2022 54,017 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 54,011 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 54,011 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 49,879 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 49,879 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 48,489 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 46,563 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine check light on

Fail 20 Feb 2018 46,563 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine check light on

Pass 13 Feb 2017 44,152 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 39,386 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 35,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 31,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,022 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 XNL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

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

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