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2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration LR56MME
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 145,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached insecure in differential casing (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 141,754 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 139,923 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2020 7 Jun 20264 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,259 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
3 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 129,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
6 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,465 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2018 7 Jun 20262 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,444 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- suspension components rusty
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
2 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 105,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer tread (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- suspension components rusty
- noise from rear parking brake area
6 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,560 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
2 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 99,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
21 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,210 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2015 7 Jun 202621 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 88,210 MI
7 Jun 20264 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,145 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2014 7 Jun 20267 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,485 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2013 7 Jun 20263 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,350 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
11 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,149 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 54,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
18 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,592 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2011 7 Jun 202611 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,972 MI
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LR56MME was registered on 2006-09-29
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