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LX56 VNU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,418 mi
Last recorded119,418 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 119,418 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 114,056 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 102,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 102,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 90,716 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 89,274 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 May 2019 131,369 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 131,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 76,030 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 18 May 2018 75,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,712 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,331 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside mirror body loose

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,629 miles

rear exhaust section mounting pegs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2014 62,501 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 62,501 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 60,505 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 60,504 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,006 miles

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 40,680 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 40,680 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread worn to legal minimum,replace as soon as possible.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,113 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 25,290 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 VNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

LX56 VNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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