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LV56 NYF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,988 mi
Last recorded86,988 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 NYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 86,988 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 79,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play torsion arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 70,851 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 65,655 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 65,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 61,536 miles

Nearside Rear screw in tread of tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2020 57,728 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 57,726 miles

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

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 16 Nov 2018 52,840 miles

front tie rod bushes starting to show very early signs of perishing

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,367 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 46,357 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 41,429 miles

Rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2015 58,370 miles

Rear brake pads worn on 1.5 mm limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,382 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 26,439 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,132 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 18,202 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 13,772 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 10,323 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 NYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NYF, 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

How do I check the history of LV56 NYF?

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What year was LV56 NYF registered?

LV56 NYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is LV56 NYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 NYF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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