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LN56 YMY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,645 mi
Last recorded100,645 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 YMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 100,645 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 95,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 90,870 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 86,702 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 86,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2022 82,849 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 79,818 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 78,980 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 76,757 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,002 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 71,066 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 68,750 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavy on edges also perishing inbetween tread patterns.

Nearside Front brake disc outer surface slightly scored.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 68,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres wearing heavy on edges also perishing inbetween tread patterns.

Nearside Front brake disc outer surface slightly scored.

all front brake pads ,and nsr pad.Appears to be getting low.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to wear inner/outer edges...also small cuts present in tyres however do not expose ply or cord..

Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,805 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,807 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 53,807 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 18,312 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 Sep 2009 46,752 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 YMY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YMY, 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 YMY registered?

LN56 YMY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is LN56 YMY safe to buy?

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