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LN56 YOE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,337 mi
Last recorded106,337 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 YOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 106,337 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cut on outer wall

Offside Front tyre wearing out on inner edges and slight cut on outer wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 106,336 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre slight cut on outer wall

Offside Front tyre wearing out on inner edges and slight cut on outer wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 93,233 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 93,233 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 87,933 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 87,932 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,643 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 70,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 55,153 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 55,143 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 44,653 miles

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

advice front brake discs slightly worn

advice non obligatory mirror insecure nearside

Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,272 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2009 31,879 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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 YOE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YOE, 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 YOE registered?

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

Is LN56 YOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN56 YOE shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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