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L41 DPD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

76,805 mi
Last recorded76,805 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL41 DPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 76,805 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 75,212 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 73,721 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 71,826 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 70,165 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 68,620 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 67,169 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 64,734 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 60,964 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 60,962 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 57,540 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 53,766 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,478 miles

Nearside front & offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 44,353 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,251 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,211 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 33,321 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 29,043 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,556 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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L41 DPD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L41 DPD, 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 L41 DPD registered?

L41 DPD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is L41 DPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L41 DPD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L41 DPD have outstanding finance?

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