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RL56 NPL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

156,294 mi
Last recorded156,294 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL56 NPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 156,294 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED

N/S/R TYRE PRESSURE LOW

PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 3 Sep 2025 152,960 miles

BONNET SAFETY CATCH RELELEASE PULL MISSING

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS

Pass 17 Sep 2024 148,392 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 148,392 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 143,467 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

offside front road wheel has weld repair

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 143,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

offside front road wheel has weld repair

Pass 25 Aug 2022 138,155 miles

POSSIBLE CRACK IN O/S/F INNER ALLOY WHEEL RIM

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS

Fail 25 Aug 2022 138,151 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

POSSIBLE CRACK IN O/S/F INNER ALLOY WHEEL RIM

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS

Pass 20 Aug 2021 133,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Aug 2021 133,221 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2020 127,834 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers and under bellys fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2020 127,834 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sill covers and under bellys fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2019 119,561 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 109,249 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 109,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 97,852 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 97,507 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 97,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 89,890 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 81,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads starting to get low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 81,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads starting to get low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 75,815 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 69,302 miles

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

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)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 22 May 2012 62,683 miles

front discs slightly lipped

front pads not visible

n/s/f tyre bold on outer edge and low on inner

o/s/f tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2011 56,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres getting low on tread

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 49,588 miles

1-O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.2-N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 45,122 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,122 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RL56 NPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RL56 NPL, 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 RL56 NPL registered?

RL56 NPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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