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2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration LR56MPX
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2006
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expires 12 Nov 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 171,958 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 171,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 168,108 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
27 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 164,109 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 159,173 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2023 7 Jun 202630 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 154,575 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
2 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 147,541 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
31 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 147,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 143,252 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020 7 Jun 20261 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 136,069 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2019 7 Jun 202619 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 136,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
20 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 127,563 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2018 7 Jun 202629 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,400 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2017 7 Jun 202631 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 109,999 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2016 7 Jun 202611 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,859 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2015 7 Jun 202612 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,031 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,874 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2013 7 Jun 202621 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,071 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2012 7 Jun 202621 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 72,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
19 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,941 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2011 7 Jun 202618 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,213 MI
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LR56MPX was registered on 2006-10-18
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