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P29 LRD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,887 mi
Last recorded49,887 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 LRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 49,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 46,672 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 43,262 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 40,724 miles

Rear tyres 3mm

Fail 19 Jan 2023 40,678 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [ball joint pointing upwards] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres 3mm

Pass 6 Jan 2022 35,949 miles

Nearside Front tyre cuts at sidewall

slight damage at front mirrors

Pass 12 Jan 2021 33,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 33,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 32,197 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 32,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 28,158 miles

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

full under body trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2018 24,348 miles

outer sill covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 20,675 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 20,298 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 17,665 miles

ROAD WHEELS ALL MARKED

Pass 4 Aug 2014 16,397 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 14,788 miles

2 REAR TYRE SIDE WALLS = SLIGHT CUTS + TREAD AT MANUFACTURERS LIMIT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 10,917 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 9,994 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 9,070 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 7,129 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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P29 LRD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P29 LRD, 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 P29 LRD registered?

P29 LRD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is P29 LRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P29 LRD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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