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LN56 UEY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,231 mi
Last recorded64,231 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 UEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 64,231 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 63,207 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 63,173 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 62,454 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 61,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 60,282 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 59,351 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 59,351 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 58,135 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 58,135 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 56,282 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 55,000 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 55,000 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 53,570 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 53,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 51,836 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 50,357 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 49,173 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 46,826 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 45,433 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 41,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Pass 20 Aug 2010 41,032 miles

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

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,922 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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 UEY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UEY, 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 UEY registered?

LN56 UEY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is LN56 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN56 UEY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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