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LT56 UAR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,411 mi
Last recorded120,411 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 120,411 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under-trays fitted.

Pass 11 Feb 2017 97,714 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 90,000 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 208,947 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 208,872 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/r tyre and n/s/f tyre worn in inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2014 185,289 miles

chips on windscreen

could not fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to undertray fitted

front towing eye cover missing

n/s/r rim damaged on the inside

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f dirt shield broke

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in the o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jul 2014 185,288 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chips on windscreen

could not fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to undertray fitted

front towing eye cover missing

n/s/r rim damaged on the inside

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f dirt shield broke

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jan 2014 176,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

both front dirt shields broken

both front tyres wearing on the inside edges

corrosion to steel brake pipes

front discs lipped

wipers poor

Pass 14 Jan 2013 147,730 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 41,134 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 107,175 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 104,996 miles

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

Front tyres 225/45/17 rear tyres 225/40/17!!

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

Three warning lights on dash!

Pass 25 Aug 2009 87,442 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Aug 2009 87,395 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 UAR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UAR, 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 UAR registered?

LT56 UAR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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