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LN56 YNP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,291 mi
Last recorded159,291 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 YNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2017 159,291 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 139,774 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 139,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 128,003 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 128,003 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 119,366 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 111,834 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 111,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 96,349 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 96,155 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 75,080 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 75,080 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,713 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 57,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YNP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YNP, 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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LN56 YNP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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