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LT56 KXN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,442 mi
Last recorded107,442 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 107,442 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 107,441 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 96,669 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 96,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked in yellow. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 87,313 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 69,401 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 68,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre rubbing against wheel arch cover.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 65,508 miles

Nearside Front •Nearside Front Wheel arch cover rubbing against tyre on lock.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 63,112 miles

Nearside Front Wheel arch cover rubbing against tyre on lock.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 60,036 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 60,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,541 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 53,090 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 50,724 miles

wear & corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 24 Oct 2014 50,724 miles

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

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

wear & corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 1 Nov 2013 48,027 miles

damage to outer wall of offside rear tyre.

front trailing arms,ball joint boots deteriorated.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 42,311 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 42,218 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

objects to screen area and mirror have been removed and placed on n/s seat

Pass 24 Oct 2011 33,345 miles

damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre.

damage to outer wall of offside rear tyre.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,878 miles

damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,742 miles

damage to side wall nearside front tyre

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 KXN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KXN, 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 KXN registered?

LT56 KXN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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The MOT history for LT56 KXN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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