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LN56 UEP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,354 mi
Last recorded78,354 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 UEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 78,354 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 77,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 77,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 77,572 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 5 Sep 2019 73,718 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 73,718 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 69,038 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 62,315 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,686 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,003 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 44,796 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 44,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 39,875 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,546 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust metal support bracket deteriorated

under tray covers fitted underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Sep 2012 34,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust metal support bracket deteriorated

under tray covers fitted underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2011 29,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2010 22,933 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2009 18,279 miles

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

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

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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LN56 UEP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LN56 UEP, 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 LN56 UEP registered?

LN56 UEP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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The MOT history for LN56 UEP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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