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LX56 VOT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,829 mi
Last recorded100,829 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 100,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 97,956 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 97,032 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 96,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 94,594 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 86,593 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 86,591 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 78,423 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 69,954 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR AND F/O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 60,409 miles

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jul 2017 60,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2016 50,871 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing/bald on outer edge (just acceptable)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,012 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on Limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 32,030 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 18,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2012 8,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all discs rusty (surface)

both front perished (slight)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 8,806 miles

all discs rusty (surface)

both front perished (slight)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 7,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 7,927 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 7,256 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 7,201 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 7,201 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 VOT 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 77.3%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

LX56 VOT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is LX56 VOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX56 VOT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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