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NL56 LFB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,497 mi
Last recorded143,497 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 143,497 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 143,496 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 141,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 138,210 miles

Front Tyre is running off on outside

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 132,183 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 128,375 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 116,862 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 116,862 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2013 115,338 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 115,338 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2012 104,394 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 91,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre has slight damage on sidewall

Pass 16 Dec 2010 79,839 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 59,077 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 LFB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LFB, 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 NL56 LFB registered?

NL56 LFB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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