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LD56 VDJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,369 mi
Last recorded38,369 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 VDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 38,369 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 36,650 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged whole mirror unit not secure moves back and forth

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 34,564 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 31,816 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 29,470 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 29,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 27,121 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 25,580 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 23,155 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 23,154 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 19,967 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 19,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 16,241 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 13,167 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 9,679 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 25 Jun 2014 6,198 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 3,073 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON SIDE WALL

Pass 27 Jun 2012 1,173 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 804 miles

slight cut in near side front outer tyre wall.

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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LD56 VDJ 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 84.2%.

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 LD56 VDJ, 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 LD56 VDJ registered?

LD56 VDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is LD56 VDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD56 VDJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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