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LY56 AGX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,286 mi
Last recorded73,286 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 AGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 73,286 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 69,136 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 64,830 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 61,596 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 59,435 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 58,092 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 56,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 53,698 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 51,264 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 50,113 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 48,335 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 45,984 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2014 43,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 36,512 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 31,273 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 26,712 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 23,465 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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LY56 AGX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AGX, 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 AGX registered?

LY56 AGX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2006.

Is LY56 AGX safe to buy?

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