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RV56 LCW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

20,069 mi
Last recorded20,069 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 LCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 20,069 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 19,816 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 19,496 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 19,103 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 18,578 miles

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

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

front and centre undertray obscuring view.

Pass 8 Sep 2021 17,982 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 17,515 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 17,053 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 16,339 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2018 16,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 15,777 miles

engine and sills and under trays fitted

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2016 15,306 miles

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 14,801 miles

Nearside Rear has a child seat fitted

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

front and rear tyre profiels are diffrent

Pass 10 Sep 2014 13,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 13,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covered

Pass 3 Sep 2012 12,532 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 1 Sep 2011 11,591 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 10,205 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 9,380 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 LCW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LCW, 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 LCW registered?

RV56 LCW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is RV56 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 LCW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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