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DU56 FUJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,289 mi
Last recorded73,289 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 FUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 73,289 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2026 72,983 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 67,806 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 62,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 60,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 57,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 53,429 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 50,540 miles

auto box fluid leak

Pass 12 Dec 2018 45,702 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 12 Dec 2018 45,702 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 18 Dec 2017 41,697 miles

both side front brake disc poor condition

near side rear tyre worn low on tread

under-side and bay has body shields restricting inspection of some components

Pass 19 Dec 2016 37,767 miles

both side front brake disc poor condition

under side of vehicle has body shields obscuring some components

Fail 12 Dec 2016 37,668 miles

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

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

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

both side front brake disc poor condition

under side of vehicle has body shields obscuring some components

Pass 14 Dec 2015 31,742 miles

both side rear tyre worn low inner and outer edge

off side front tyres damaged slightly not showing inner cord

vehicle under tray restricting inspection of components

Fail 14 Dec 2015 31,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both side rear tyre worn low inner and outer edge

off side front tyres damaged slightly not showing inner cord

vehicle under tray restricting inspection of components

Pass 5 Jan 2015 25,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 18,842 miles

vehicle under-tray restricting components views

Fail 20 Dec 2013 18,780 miles

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

vehicle under-tray restricting components views

Pass 20 Dec 2012 14,023 miles

vehicle under-tray restricting view

Pass 27 Jun 2011 9,240 miles

Cut in O/S rear tyre but not through to cords

Pass 24 Nov 2009 4,143 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 FUJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DU56 FUJ, 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 FUJ registered?

DU56 FUJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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The MOT history for DU56 FUJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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