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LN56 WFY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,870 mi
Last recorded43,870 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 43,870 miles

Central Front undertray fitted preventing full inspection

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Aug 2026 43,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front undertray fitted preventing full inspection

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2025 40,323 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 27 Aug 2025 40,323 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2024 35,076 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 35,071 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2023 31,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 28,331 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 22,857 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 20,013 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 19,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front stone chips on windscreen

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured parking sensor wiring hanging loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 19,591 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Mudguard insecure

Offside Front Upper Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2017 19,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 continental (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 18,797 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR LOW ON TREAD INNER AND OUTER EDGES 225/45/17

Pass 19 May 2015 18,173 miles

front brake pads approx 80% worn

nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 23 May 2014 17,621 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 17,621 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 May 2013 16,325 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 16,325 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 13,960 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 10,747 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 10,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 8,713 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 8,611 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 WFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WFY, 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 WFY registered?

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

Is LN56 WFY safe to buy?

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