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LT56 BSV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,772 mi
Last recorded80,772 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 BSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 80,772 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2025 80,772 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 78,546 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 78,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2023 74,823 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 72,780 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 71,485 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 69,705 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 69,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 67,502 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 64,281 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 60,026 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 60,026 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 55,119 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 48,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 44,179 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 44,178 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2012 39,171 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 34,443 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 34,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD SLIGHT WEAR

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 27,822 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 20,492 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 20,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LT56 BSV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LT56 BSV, 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 BSV registered?

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

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