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NL56 EJV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,512 mi
Last recorded89,512 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 EJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 89,512 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2025 86,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 84,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 80,268 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 76,534 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2021 72,822 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 69,505 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 64,987 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 58,644 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,013 miles

engine cover fitted

full under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 46,226 miles

engine cover fitted

under floor covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 40,601 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 40,489 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,550 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 29,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 23,327 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 23,327 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 17,886 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 12,468 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 11,362 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 EJV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NL56 EJV, 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 NL56 EJV?

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What year was NL56 EJV registered?

NL56 EJV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is NL56 EJV safe to buy?

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