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LT56 KVR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,927 mi
Last recorded186,927 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 KVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 186,927 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 174,319 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 174,315 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 155,055 miles

Nearside steering inner arm has slight movement at its fixings

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 155,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Nearside & Offside D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Castor arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside steering inner arm has slight movement at its fixings

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 177,535 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush antiroll bar d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 142,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust broken but system still supported

Pass 16 Jun 2014 104,975 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 104,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 90,571 miles

o/s/r tyre inside wall slight cracks

Pass 16 Nov 2013 87,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 82,415 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 70,319 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,713 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 59,713 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,025 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 KVR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KVR, 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 KVR registered?

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

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