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PN56 LJX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,015 mi
Last recorded151,015 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 LJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 151,015 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 147,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroding

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 147,882 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes have light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroding

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 142,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth slight split (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides at rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 142,493 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth slight split (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides at rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 140,762 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth starting to split (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear axle coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 140,761 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth starting to split (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear axle coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 138,343 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 132,458 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 123,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 102,305 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 89,882 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 76,799 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Jan 2015 69,217 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 60,194 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 60,187 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 51,823 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 51,538 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,738 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,574 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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PN56 LJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PN56 LJX, 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 PN56 LJX registered?

PN56 LJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is PN56 LJX safe to buy?

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