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LT56 BVG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,787 mi
Last recorded109,787 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 BVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 109,787 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2021 105,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted, vehicle been parked surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides on front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms and components surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted, vehicle been parked surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms and components surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 102,939 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 102,773 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 99,480 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 5 Aug 2019 99,480 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Aug 2018 95,054 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 91,312 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 91,312 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 89,183 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 84,286 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 84,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 82,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 79,092 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 74,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 69,812 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 58,089 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 58,089 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,098 miles

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

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

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 BVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BVG, 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 BVG registered?

LT56 BVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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