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PJ56 LNT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,416 mi
Last recorded145,416 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 LNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 145,416 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 137,897 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 131,155 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 131,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 124,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

centre exhaust mounting snapped

Fail 6 Jan 2023 124,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large bulge on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

centre exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 5 Jan 2022 118,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 110,582 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 110,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 101,498 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 90,878 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 90,878 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 80,748 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 80,748 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 75,035 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 69,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 28 Nov 2014 65,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 60,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Nov 2012 48,731 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 48,731 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 42,805 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,647 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,539 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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PJ56 LNT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 PJ56 LNT, 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 PJ56 LNT registered?

PJ56 LNT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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