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LN56 WGV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

133,157 mi
Last recorded133,157 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2024 133,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 125,562 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 125,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 120,333 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 113,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 102,397 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 86,234 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 73,528 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 60,750 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,095 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 22,997 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 15,039 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 10,237 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 9,166 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 7,880 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 WGV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WGV, 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 WGV registered?

LN56 WGV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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