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EA56 FXC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,367 mi
Last recorded60,367 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 FXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 60,367 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 60,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 58,412 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 58,412 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 54,920 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 48,782 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 48,782 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,083 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 40,278 miles

N/S Front tyre has a small cut

Offside Front 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 8 May 2013 34,538 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 28,057 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,824 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 24,052 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 21,834 miles

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)

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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EA56 FXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EA56 FXC, 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 EA56 FXC registered?

EA56 FXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2006.

Is EA56 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 FXC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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