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LN56 WFD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,724 mi
Last recorded89,724 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 89,724 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 87,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 87,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring not seated properly in lower suspension arm unable to see why with cover over lower arm and wheel in place

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 84,304 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 81,951 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 80,421 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 78,727 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 77,378 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 74,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 70,148 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 70,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,809 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 61,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 51,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outter sills covered

Pass 15 Nov 2013 42,179 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 42,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 34,459 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 29,978 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,924 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,924 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 19,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 WFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WFD, 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 WFD registered?

LN56 WFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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The MOT history for LN56 WFD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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