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LT56 KXA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,534 mi
Last recorded98,534 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 98,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 95,679 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 93,766 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 92,405 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 86,574 miles

both rear tyres on wear bars

centre rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 21 Mar 2019 79,515 miles

front tyres low on outer edges

Pass 31 Jan 2018 69,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 56,793 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 46,020 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 40,082 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 34,724 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 25,483 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 25,483 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 15,752 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 15,750 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 12,737 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 12,079 miles

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

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 KXA 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 88.2%.

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 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 KXA, 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 KXA registered?

LT56 KXA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is LT56 KXA safe to buy?

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