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CV56 FNH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

63,929 mi
Last recorded63,929 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 FNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 63,929 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 61,661 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 61,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 59,173 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 57,408 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 56,247 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 55,396 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 55,396 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,519 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 51,481 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 50,603 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 49,499 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,297 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2011 38,626 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 35,751 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 22,892 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 21,867 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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CV56 FNH 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 89.5%.

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 CV56 FNH, 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 CV56 FNH registered?

CV56 FNH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is CV56 FNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV56 FNH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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