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LD56 XWH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,424 mi
Last recorded110,424 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 XWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 110,424 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arches look corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass is discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear deteriorated and fronts damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 105,546 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 105,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 98,763 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 89,279 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 89,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 75,666 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,168 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 66,509 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,492 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2014 55,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s registration plate lamp dim

Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s registration plate lamp dim

Pass 29 Jun 2011 41,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 37,041 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,568 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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LD56 XWH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XWH, 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 LD56 XWH registered?

LD56 XWH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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