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LT56 YOJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

222,983 mi
Last recorded222,983 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 222,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 209,389 miles

Rear exhaust cracked and slight blow

Pass 30 Jan 2021 183,221 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 171,206 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 171,205 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 152,790 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 141,378 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 122,317 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 120,792 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 120,792 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 112,486 miles

offside front anti rollbar D bush has small amount of play init.

offside rear tyre worn near to wear indicator bars.

unable to fully test rear outer seatbelts due to child seats being fitted there.

Fail 21 Dec 2015 112,486 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

offside front anti rollbar D bush has small amount of play init.

offside rear tyre worn near to wear indicator bars.

unable to fully test rear outer seatbelts due to child seats being fitted there.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 103,577 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 103,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

noise from aux drive belt ( possibly free wheeling pulley)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 94,741 miles

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

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

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

mil light on

o/s front tyre damsge on the outer side wall

Fail 17 Jan 2014 94,741 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

mil light on

o/s front tyre damsge on the outer side wall

Fail 1 Mar 2013 84,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 84,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 73,188 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 59,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 59,986 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 42,462 miles

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

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

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 YOJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YOJ, 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 YOJ registered?

LT56 YOJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is LT56 YOJ safe to buy?

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