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AP55 FOC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,057 mi
Last recorded110,057 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 FOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 110,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Condensation in rear lamp

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 107,374 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 85,463 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 85,463 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts corroded and rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 80,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 76,300 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 74,420 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 74,420 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 68,493 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 68,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 61,192 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 61,192 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 57,266 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 57,266 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 53,317 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 48,350 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 43,517 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 38,022 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 38,020 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 31,747 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 26,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 21,128 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 13,412 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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AP55 FOC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AP55 FOC, 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 AP55 FOC registered?

AP55 FOC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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