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LT56 HPE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,196 mi
Last recorded82,196 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 HPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 82,196 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 80,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 80,613 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 77,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 77,771 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 75,077 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 72,716 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 72,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 70,582 miles

both rear tyres worn 2-3mm

Fail 25 Jan 2021 70,581 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres worn 2-3mm

Pass 24 Jan 2020 68,672 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 68,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure possible broken spring (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 64,020 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 59,261 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 59,261 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 54,446 miles

f/n/s tyre wearing on outer e4dge.

slight play in front wheel bearings.

stone chips in front screen.

Fail 17 Jan 2017 54,446 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror repeater lens broken. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts heavily worn. (3.5.1i)

f/n/s tyre wearing on outer e4dge.

rear pads look to be wearing low.

slight play in front wheel bearings.

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 48,039 miles

unable to view rear coil springs or brake pads.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 41,228 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread depth.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 37,256 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 33,120 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 28,384 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 23,343 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 17,127 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,569 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 15,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside 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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LT56 HPE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LT56 HPE, 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 HPE registered?

LT56 HPE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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