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RV56 LCE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,909 mi
Last recorded64,909 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 LCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 64,909 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertrays Throughout

Pass 29 Feb 2024 55,815 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 55,810 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer Entry Broken/Leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 47,441 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 39,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 39,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 30,651 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 23,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower sticker on windscreen

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wear

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 19,860 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall slight cut

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2019 19,771 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wall slight cut

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 15,735 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 8,666 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 8,302 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 7,980 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 7,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 6,958 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 6,241 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 5,540 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 4,550 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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RV56 LCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RV56 LCE, 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 RV56 LCE registered?

RV56 LCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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