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LL55 BNO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,622 mi
Last recorded75,622 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL55 BNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 75,622 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 66,156 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2025 65,890 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 60,722 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2023 57,441 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity offside and nearside rear lamps (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 54,922 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 54,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity side light flashing. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective flashing. (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 50,736 miles

Offside Outer damage to tyre side walls.

Fail 23 Jul 2021 50,726 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer damage to tyre side walls.

Pass 21 Jul 2020 46,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 46,249 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 44,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 44,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 41,975 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 38,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 34,003 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 30,149 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 26,190 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 21,406 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 21,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side front tyre side wall slightly perrished

Pass 25 Jan 2011 18,540 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 12,292 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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LL55 BNO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LL55 BNO, 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 LL55 BNO registered?

LL55 BNO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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