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LN56 ZBE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,734 mi
Last recorded142,734 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 ZBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2026 142,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mount broken/corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside (non-obligatory) wing mirror insecure.

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth low across entire breadth of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight inner joint play.

Oil leak, but not excessive Small engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear number plates deteriorated + front damaged. (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres outer sidewalls perished/damaged/cracking/in poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 127,225 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged doesn't automatically extend but can be done manually (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp glass smashed, non obligatory item.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 127,225 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm, bottom ball joint, excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm, bottom ball joint, excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet stays soft, not holding bonnet up

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged doesn't automatically extend but can be done manually (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp glass smashed, non obligatory item.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 114,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 114,232 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 103,566 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 103,176 miles

Nearside Rear Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 94,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn slightly rubbing on suspension arm/mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly rubbing on suspension arm/mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 94,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working LED unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn slightly rubbing on suspension arm/mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly rubbing on suspension arm/mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 82,997 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 79,193 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 79,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 75,956 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 70,001 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure

Fail 11 Nov 2017 112,652 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2016 63,040 miles

ENGINE BAY COVERS FITTED

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Oil leak ENGINE

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Nov 2015 58,251 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 58,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EML On.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 51,143 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 45,126 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 39,131 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 33,489 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 27,785 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 21,376 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 ZBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZBE, 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 ZBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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