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LN56 WFE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

109,154 mi
Last recorded109,154 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 109,154 miles

Front subframe covered in underseal

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear subframe covered in underseal

Pass 1 Oct 2025 100,900 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 95,002 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,000 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 76,326 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 74,547 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 72,192 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 68,179 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 68,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 63,834 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 59,163 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front nearside & offside lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 59,157 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 54,046 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 54,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,873 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,960 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 43,937 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 37,681 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 37,618 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 31,809 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2011 26,230 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2010 20,973 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,837 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 14,837 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 WFE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WFE, 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 WFE registered?

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

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