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N44 LFT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,284 mi
Last recorded76,284 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 LFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 76,284 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 76,222 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 72,750 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 72,750 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2022 72,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 71,941 miles

General surface corrosion to suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 71,148 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 71,148 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 70,390 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 70,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 67,451 miles

engine warning light remains on

Fail 30 Jul 2018 67,451 miles

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

engine warning light remains on

Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,319 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 66,313 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

offside mirror glass starting to discolour

rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 4 Oct 2016 64,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Engine management light illuminated

Front position lamps a little dim

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full corrosion inspection

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,068 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 12 Oct 2015 61,041 miles

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

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

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,821 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 57,188 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,346 miles

front discs lipped

front pads low

Pass 20 Aug 2010 47,888 miles

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,325 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 35,738 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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N44 LFT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N44 LFT, 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 N44 LFT registered?

N44 LFT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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