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DU56 FPF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,098 mi
Last recorded161,098 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 FPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 161,098 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

All underbody has covers fitted

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 161,098 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

All underbody has covers fitted

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 149,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also subframe corroded, rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 141,279 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2020 141,279 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside corrosion

Pass 10 May 2019 130,293 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 130,293 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 128,253 miles

oil level very low

Fail 12 Feb 2018 128,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil level very low

Pass 2 Dec 2016 108,723 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 108,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 78,203 miles

Brake pedal anti slip complete but in poor conditon

Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 71,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre low on inflation.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,905 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2012 58,672 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 52,835 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 42,445 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,314 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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DU56 FPF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DU56 FPF, 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 DU56 FPF registered?

DU56 FPF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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