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S55 LCF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,773 mi
Last recorded29,773 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 LCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 29,773 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jun 2024 25,114 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2023 16,915 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 7,844 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 7,012 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 6,879 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 6,496 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 6,115 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 6,115 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking RACK SUSPECT (2.3.3b)

POWER STEERING NOISE

Pass 2 Sep 2015 5,760 miles

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

Pass 27 Aug 2014 5,261 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 4,772 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 4,389 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 3,769 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 3,158 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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S55 LCF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 S55 LCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S55 LCF registered?

S55 LCF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 2006.

Is S55 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 LCF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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