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CP56 FJC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

231,493 mi
Last recorded231,493 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 FJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 May 2020 231,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 208,099 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 207,745 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2018 179,174 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test FROM MIRROR AND SCREEN ()

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

Pass 31 May 2017 154,271 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 118,608 miles

advise covers under car and bonnet so some items not seen time of test

Pass 26 May 2015 82,258 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 82,258 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,573 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 49,488 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 49,488 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 46,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2013 46,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn at edges

Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,464 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 37,961 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 32,267 miles

slight wear in front pads and discs

Pass 26 Nov 2009 29,037 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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CP56 FJC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CP56 FJC, 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 CP56 FJC registered?

CP56 FJC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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