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LT56 KXE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,035 mi
Last recorded143,035 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 KXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 143,035 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 136,047 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 136,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 128,068 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 117,305 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 104,365 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 93,482 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 90,003 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated both (2.4.D.1a)

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

Fail 20 May 2017 90,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated both (2.4.D.1a)

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

Fail 16 May 2017 89,926 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has been rubbing on inner arch

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 May 2016 85,899 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rearward (2.5.B.1a)

brake pads appear to be wearing low all round

engine covers and under trays covering some components

Fail 18 May 2016 85,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rearward (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

brake pads appear to be wearing low all round

engine covers and under trays covering some components

Pass 9 May 2015 81,699 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 78,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 74,380 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 70,448 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)

Fail 9 May 2012 70,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 65,591 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 59,813 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,225 miles

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

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

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 KXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KXE, 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 KXE registered?

LT56 KXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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