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LT56 KXG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

140,924 mi
Last recorded140,924 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 140,924 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 136,058 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 129,939 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 129,939 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 124,030 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 117,934 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 111,777 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 111,776 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 111,772 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Pass 9 Oct 2020 106,717 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 106,662 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 101,361 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2018 94,026 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 88,392 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,879 miles

Front pads inner slightly low.under tray fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2016 81,879 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front pads inner slightly low.under tray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2015 77,401 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2015 77,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2014 73,092 miles

front number plate in poor condition

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2013 67,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2012 63,779 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 18 Sep 2011 58,373 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 51,858 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 51,858 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,984 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 KXG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KXG, 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 KXG registered?

LT56 KXG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is LT56 KXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT56 KXG shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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