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LN56 VKJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,854 mi
Last recorded165,854 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 VKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2024 165,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215 55 16 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 150,771 miles

rear discs are rusty but braking effort meets requirements

Pass 4 Nov 2022 230,267 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 230,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2021 126,635 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 102,522 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 100,856 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 100,856 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 93,078 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 93,078 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 86,505 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket is corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 80,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 80,544 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 65,347 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 49,827 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,505 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 44,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 38,099 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 34,775 miles

Leds on high level brake lamp not working.

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 30,310 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,159 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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LN56 VKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

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

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