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CX55 FLP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,699 mi
Last recorded78,699 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 FLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 78,699 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 78,698 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 75,582 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 75,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 64,839 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 55,112 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 43,911 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 37,410 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 31 Dec 2013 55,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 30,793 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 30,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 27,930 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 27,930 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 24,123 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 24,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 19,880 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 15,600 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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CX55 FLP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 CX55 FLP, 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 CX55 FLP registered?

CX55 FLP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is CX55 FLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX55 FLP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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