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FD56 KXH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,053 mi
Last recorded98,053 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 KXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 98,053 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 98,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 95,963 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 95,963 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 95,401 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 95,401 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 94,672 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))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 93,679 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 92,899 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 90,761 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 87,262 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 87,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 82,312 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 77,940 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 73,946 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 72,500 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,463 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 67,463 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 62,173 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 62,171 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 52,837 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 52,837 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,660 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,660 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,527 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,086 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SPRING TO LWER SUSPENION ARM SLIGHT RUBBING

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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FD56 KXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FD56 KXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD56 KXH registered?

FD56 KXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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The MOT history for FD56 KXH shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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