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CN55 LCE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,333 mi
Last recorded139,333 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 LCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 139,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x two main pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

no reversing lights

Pass 24 Mar 2025 135,197 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 128,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 128,935 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 121,755 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 117,360 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 117,359 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 111,071 miles

Central Rear seat folded for load at test

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens both sides deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 105,958 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 105,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 98,427 miles

Front both head light lens deteriorating

Pass 12 Feb 2018 92,868 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 83,953 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 83,953 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 71,539 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 71,539 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,167 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 62,478 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 59,035 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 53,922 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,165 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,834 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 28,440 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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CN55 LCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CN55 LCE, 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 CN55 LCE registered?

CN55 LCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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