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LV56 NYS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,590 mi
Last recorded142,590 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 NYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 142,590 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 142,590 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 132,899 miles

Brake pad wear light on dashboard.

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement THRUST ARM AND CROSS STRUT BUSHES SLIGHT CRACKING O/S AND N/S (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play O/S AND N/S (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges/minor cuts/perishing.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads 70% wear approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 122,812 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)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 122,812 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 112,127 miles

Damage to n/s of vehicles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,389 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2013 100,367 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 87,454 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,395 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,376 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,882 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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LV56 NYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV56 NYS, 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 LV56 NYS registered?

LV56 NYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is LV56 NYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 NYS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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