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NL56 EHS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

159,400 mi
Last recorded159,400 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 EHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 159,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 159,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 24 Jun 2025 158,404 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 158,400 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 154,640 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jul 2024 154,637 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2023 151,951 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 151,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 148,567 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 148,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 143,197 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 143,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 140,488 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 140,488 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 134,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 134,372 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2018 127,478 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

front number plate damaged

near side front rear suspension arm has slight play at the ball joint

near side rear anti roll bar link slight play

near side rear tyre getting low

Fail 22 Jun 2018 127,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

front number plate damaged

near side front rear suspension arm has slight play at the ball joint

near side rear anti roll bar link slight play

near side rear tyre getting low

Pass 22 Jun 2017 120,936 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2017 120,936 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2015 109,012 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 109,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 100,783 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 94,205 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 82,910 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 73,502 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,251 miles

advise both rear tyres getting low on tread (245/40x17)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 62,314 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,454 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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NL56 EHS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 NL56 EHS, 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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NL56 EHS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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