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MR56 LBY

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 4367cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,606 mi
Last recorded64,606 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR56 LBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,367cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 64,606 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 58,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 64,431 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 53,919 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 64,336 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 52,934 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 63,977 miles

high level brake light inoprative.

Pass 20 Sep 2022 52,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 63,497 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 51,641 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 46,959 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 48,730 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 39,019 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 46,925 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under tray and Engine cover fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2019 32,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 42,914 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 23,758 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 38,566 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 35,309 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 31,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 28,341 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 25,314 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 25,314 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 21,675 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 16,667 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 16,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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MR56 LBY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 4,367cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 MR56 LBY, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MR56 LBY registered?

MR56 LBY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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The MOT history for MR56 LBY shows 27 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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