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CV56 FNJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,658 mi
Last recorded120,658 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 FNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 120,658 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe corroded rear arches corroded covers on sills

Pass 31 Aug 2023 118,514 miles

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED EXHAUST CORRODED

covers underbody not allowing full inspection

Fail 31 Aug 2023 118,514 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits ENGINE MISFIRE / INDUCTION LEAK (8.2.1.2 (b))

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 1 Sep 2022 116,472 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2021 113,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 107,648 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose 2 of the 3 securing bolts corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 100,909 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 9 Sep 2019 100,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 91,383 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 91,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 82,650 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 82,580 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,347 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 70,341 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,530 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,163 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

outer tyre wall slightly deteriated(cracking)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 49,792 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,641 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 41,511 miles

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

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

O/S/Rear tyre(approx 3mm of tread left)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,034 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 FNJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FNJ, 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 FNJ registered?

CV56 FNJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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