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LT56 KXB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,676 mi
Last recorded154,676 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 KXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 154,676 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 154,095 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 152,421 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 150,812 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 149,660 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 148,592 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 146,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 133,282 miles

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

Rear exhaust heatshield in poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2018 133,282 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2017 127,980 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 114,687 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 111,853 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 110,845 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm -225/40R18 - bald on edges due to under inflation (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 107,455 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 107,403 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 102,920 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 99,152 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.

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

Offside 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 94,152 miles

movement in nsf mirror

slight play in nsf/osf wheel bearings

Pass 9 Nov 2011 92,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 92,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 88,723 miles

NSF fog lense broken

NSR tyre treads wearing thin and ply has got multiple cuts but cord not shown

OSR tyre treads wearing thin and ply has got multiple cuts but cord not shown

Pass 24 Jul 2009 69,864 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 KXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT56 KXB registered?

LT56 KXB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is LT56 KXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT56 KXB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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