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LX56 VNZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

64,853 mi
Last recorded64,853 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 64,853 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 63,839 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 62,067 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 59,491 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 56,997 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 55,079 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 53,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 51,127 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing

Fail 18 Oct 2018 51,121 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs and pads wearing

Pass 24 Oct 2017 48,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 44,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake pads wearing

rear tyres wearing

Pass 9 Oct 2015 39,160 miles

wear developing nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2014 32,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 28,011 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD LIMIT

Pass 10 Oct 2012 22,404 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,474 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD LIMIT

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front brake pads appear low and out of balance

front tyres wearing on outer surfaces

Pass 24 Sep 2010 15,141 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 11,258 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 VNZ 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 94.4%.

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 VNZ, 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 VNZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for LX56 VNZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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