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LT56 KVB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,751 mi
Last recorded114,751 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 114,751 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyre worn down to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 114,716 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyre worn down to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 106,726 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2021 98,751 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 98,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside headlight pattern poor

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 87,749 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 84,696 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 82,823 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 82,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 80,259 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 76,711 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,799 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 67,453 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,814 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,770 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,786 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,280 miles

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 KVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KVB, 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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LT56 KVB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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