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LT56 BRX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,156 mi
Last recorded122,156 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 BRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 122,156 miles

offside side rear on 3.mm tread depth.

Pass 6 Oct 2017 113,334 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 64,569 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 59,221 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing bald on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2014 51,543 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 44,161 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 61,318 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,785 miles

n/s/r brake disc scored and grooved

Fail 13 Oct 2011 51,785 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r brake disc scored and grooved

Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,951 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 42,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,764 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 32,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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LT56 BRX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 LT56 BRX, 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 LT56 BRX registered?

LT56 BRX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2006.

Is LT56 BRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT56 BRX 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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