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LN56 WFJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,935 mi
Last recorded75,935 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 WFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 75,935 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2026 75,935 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 71,847 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 66,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 60,164 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 53,961 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 48,767 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 43,700 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Feb 2020 43,655 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on both sides > drop links < (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2019 37,273 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 33,312 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 30,980 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 28,538 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 25,829 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 25,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 22,347 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 19,965 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 17,352 miles

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

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

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

front pads low

Pass 13 May 2011 16,617 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 15,252 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 13,347 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 11,564 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 WFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 WFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN56 WFJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for LN56 WFJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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