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LX56 GVC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,170 mi
Last recorded69,170 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 GVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 69,170 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 65,140 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 58,687 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 51,543 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 45,277 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 43,645 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 25 Aug 2020 43,211 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 42,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Pass 24 Aug 2018 41,216 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 39,357 miles

Offside Rear Slight Tyre Damage On Outer Wall, but not to cords..

Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,086 miles

advise off side rear and near side front tyre outer side walls damaged but still legal

Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,285 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,540 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise near side front and off side rear tyre outer side walls damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,446 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,576 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,284 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 18,001 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 13,659 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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LX56 GVC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LX56 GVC, 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 LX56 GVC registered?

LX56 GVC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is LX56 GVC safe to buy?

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