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LN56 VKF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

163,606 mi
Last recorded163,606 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 VKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 163,606 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 163,606 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 154,228 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 154,228 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 148,818 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 147,091 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 147,091 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 144,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 144,446 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 142,049 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 139,768 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking and low on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front engine and floor covers fitted

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 135,673 miles

Front engine and floor covers fitted

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 125,485 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 125,211 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 114,280 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 114,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb refitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 106,012 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 98,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 94,273 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 94,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped & corroded all round.

Pass 28 Jul 2012 91,624 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 91,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 87,990 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 87,990 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 54,160 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)

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

both front tyres worn on edges(wearing low on tread)

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 VKF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VKF, 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 VKF registered?

LN56 VKF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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