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OE56 LDF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,721 mi
Last recorded81,721 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 LDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 81,721 miles

All under trays fitted

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All *4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All *4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 79,831 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 74,227 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 68,933 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Fail 19 Jun 2018 68,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Pass 27 Dec 2017 67,323 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 62,250 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 57,171 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 51,633 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 45,642 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 39,180 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 32,952 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 11 Jan 2011 25,961 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 19,652 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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OE56 LDF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OE56 LDF, 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 OE56 LDF registered?

OE56 LDF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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