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LT56 KXY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,208 mi
Last recorded122,208 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 122,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 117,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 104,106 miles

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

Various places got surface rust

Pass 13 Apr 2022 100,814 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2021 100,597 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))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 100,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 100,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 100,300 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 99,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,900 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 90,810 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 81,664 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 81,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 71,936 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 58,887 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,270 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 28,892 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 6,774 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 5,695 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 4,591 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 KXY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KXY, 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 KXY registered?

LT56 KXY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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