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CV55 LVN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,881 mi
Last recorded90,881 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 LVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 90,881 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 90,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 87,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear both (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 87,343 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear both (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 83,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 83,562 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 78,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 73,772 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 70,191 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 70,068 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 70,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,998 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,664 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 68,506 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 66,878 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 65,818 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 64,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 64,499 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,111 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 60,938 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,708 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,736 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,505 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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CV55 LVN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 CV55 LVN, 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 CV55 LVN registered?

CV55 LVN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2006.

Is CV55 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV55 LVN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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