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LN56 WEJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

470,362 mi
Last recorded470,362 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 WEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 470,362 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 467,938 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 462,994 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 454,102 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 454,102 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 279,598 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 10 Jun 2018 279,556 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 269,496 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 269,494 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 256,136 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 243,384 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 243,354 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 239,503 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 239,503 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 215,228 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 190,189 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 190,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 180,881 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 163,167 miles

creak from o/s/r suspension.

Fail 10 Feb 2011 163,167 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

creak from o/s/r suspension.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 101,909 miles

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

nearside front outer edge of tyre below legal limit.

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 WEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WEJ, 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 WEJ registered?

LN56 WEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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