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CK56 LLE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,503 mi
Last recorded42,503 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 LLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 42,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 42,198 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 41,862 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 41,477 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 41,011 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 40,767 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 40,355 miles

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

Pass 29 Oct 2018 39,047 miles

Water in nearside front fog light

Pass 24 Oct 2017 37,795 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 36,137 miles

water in nearside front fog light

Pass 14 Oct 2015 34,322 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 32,284 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 23 Oct 2013 29,057 miles

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 22 Oct 2013 29,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 15 Oct 2012 25,872 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 23,136 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 19,246 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 19,246 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 15,126 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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CK56 LLE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CK56 LLE, 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 CK56 LLE registered?

CK56 LLE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is CK56 LLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK56 LLE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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