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LY56 AGV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,501 mi
Last recorded163,501 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 AGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 163,501 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 150,361 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 136,431 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 119,380 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 90,011 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))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 90,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 2 Nov 2021 71,114 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 62,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 62,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front lower arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 61,444 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 7 Nov 2018 59,491 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cuts

Nearside mirror glass missing

wet test

Pass 15 Nov 2017 56,939 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 53,951 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 51,421 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 51,404 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 47,736 miles

advise both front tyres starting to perish

advise both rear suspension coil springs corroding

advise front screen chipped

advise near side rear light lense damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2013 44,966 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,851 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise off side front anti-roll bar drop link top gaitor damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2011 39,260 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 35,704 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,931 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 28,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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LY56 AGV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LY56 AGV, 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 LY56 AGV registered?

LY56 AGV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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The MOT history for LY56 AGV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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