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RV56 LDC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,823 mi
Last recorded135,823 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 LDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 135,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 128,849 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 128,845 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2024 128,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 126,405 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre bush split (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 125,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked ,sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2021 124,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked around tread and inner and outer tyre sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 123,425 miles

Front brake imbalance only just met 28%

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emission limit only just met

Pass 20 Nov 2018 121,501 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 121,500 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 118,630 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 118,626 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 115,750 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 115,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 109,627 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre cutting edges of tread

offside front tyre cutting edges of tread

Pass 24 Nov 2014 97,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 82,292 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 49,105 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 49,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 31,906 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 31,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges,wheel alignment?

strong advise! nearside front tyre no tread on outer edge on limit

Fail 12 Dec 2009 15,008 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 15,008 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 13,784 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 LDC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RV56 LDC, 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 LDC registered?

RV56 LDC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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