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RV56 LDD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

105,424 mi
Last recorded105,424 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 105,424 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 105,425 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 101,433 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 101,428 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 97,919 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 97,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Up through, rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 92,946 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 92,946 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both worn, advise tracking check. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 88,568 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 83,586 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 82,085 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 81,810 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 81,810 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 81,564 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both n/s & o/s door mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Aug 2018 81,563 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both n/s & o/s door mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 79,481 miles

Both rear coil spring rusty

Front wiper blades split

Nearside wing mirror insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 75,902 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 67,935 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 60,269 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 60,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,278 miles

Nearside front door mirror secured with adhesive tape.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,128 miles

undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake discs wearing thin - soon require replacement.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,460 miles

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

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 LDD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV56 LDD registered?

RV56 LDD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is RV56 LDD safe to buy?

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