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NU56 LZR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,323 mi
Last recorded106,323 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 LZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 106,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 106,323 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 103,489 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 94,779 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 89,004 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)

diesel emissions clean utray engine cover

inner joints

Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,732 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 83,672 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,305 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 78,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 73,318 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 25 Jul 2012 68,780 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 68,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 64,268 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 59,024 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 54,380 miles

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

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)

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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NU56 LZR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NU56 LZR, 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 NU56 LZR registered?

NU56 LZR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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