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LM55 VNC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,822 mi
Last recorded56,822 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 VNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 56,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 48,076 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 May 2024 38,551 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 30,761 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 30,740 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 30,696 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 30,282 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 29,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2011 26,932 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 22,399 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f wheel has slight play

Pass 17 Dec 2008 17,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 17,998 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LM55 VNC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LM55 VNC, 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 LM55 VNC registered?

LM55 VNC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 February 2006.

Is LM55 VNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 VNC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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