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FD56 LYY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,915 mi
Last recorded99,915 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 LYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 99,915 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner anti roll bar bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch and both rear inner wheel arches corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components and side skirts fitted to both outer sills.

rear sub frame wax oiled.

Pass 4 Mar 2025 94,787 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both front inner anti roll bar bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link rod bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear coil springs corroding. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sub frame wax oiled and rear brake pipes.

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 4 Mar 2025 94,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both front inner anti roll bar bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link rod bushes slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear coil springs corroding. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear sub frame wax oiled and rear brake pipes.

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 1 Mar 2024 89,412 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link rod lower bush slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play in both front lower suspension arm front ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 29 Feb 2024 89,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link rod lower bush slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play in both front lower suspension arm front ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 9 Mar 2023 83,186 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components, and trims fitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2022 77,205 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 72,391 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 68,456 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 68,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,642 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 53,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 52,121 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 52,120 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,794 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,516 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 36,266 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 28,579 miles

O/S/R tyre is cracking around the sidewall.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 23,691 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 17,337 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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FD56 LYY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FD56 LYY, 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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FD56 LYY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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