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LX56 OCZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,215 mi
Last recorded110,215 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 OCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 110,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust mount defective

Fail 29 Nov 2025 110,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust mount defective

Pass 9 Nov 2024 105,727 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 105,727 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 101,945 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 101,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 96,881 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 96,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 90,434 miles

o/s/f tyre wall deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2021 90,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/f tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,236 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,032 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2018 88,032 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2017 86,491 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 85,448 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,854 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 79,316 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 79,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 67,046 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 66,805 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 64,321 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 50,250 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 OCZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LX56 OCZ, 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 LX56 OCZ registered?

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

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