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FD56 NDU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,515 mi
Last recorded83,515 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 NDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 83,515 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 77,330 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Offside Rear Body Damage / Dent No Sharp edge

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 77,326 miles

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

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Offside Rear Body Damage / Dent No Sharp edge

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 72,916 miles

Offside Rear Body Damage / Dent No Sharp edge

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 71,098 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 62,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing and slight play to rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 60,690 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 56,383 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 50,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to rear flexes (1.1.11 (c))

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 45,555 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 35,208 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 32,121 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 28,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 25,532 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 22,639 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 19,173 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 19,161 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 15,245 miles

has a small cut in n/s/r tyre wall/rim.

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 NDU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NDU, 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 FD56 NDU registered?

FD56 NDU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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