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LT53 XSY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,411 mi
Last recorded79,411 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 XSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 79,411 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 79,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm to rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm to rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,774 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 63,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 small chips (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres are worn on the outer edges and on 3mm

Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,109 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 57,109 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2014 51,544 miles

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

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)

n/side front tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2012 44,263 miles

n/side front brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres are getting low 3mm

Pass 27 Oct 2010 32,542 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,948 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,683 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 21,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LT53 XSY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LT53 XSY, 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 LT53 XSY registered?

LT53 XSY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for LT53 XSY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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