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LV56 CZN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,696 mi
Last recorded33,696 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 CZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 33,696 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 33,510 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 32,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side.245/40/17 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 31,006 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 27,222 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 24,437 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 22,131 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 22,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2018 20,740 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 18,138 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 15,636 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 15,636 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 12,526 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 10,668 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 10,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2013 9,597 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 7,775 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 7,118 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 6,533 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 5,154 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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LV56 CZN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LV56 CZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV56 CZN registered?

LV56 CZN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is LV56 CZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 CZN shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV56 CZN have outstanding finance?

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