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FD56 NEF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,431 mi
Last recorded120,431 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 120,431 miles

covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2026 120,183 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear coil sprig are excessively corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2025 108,001 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 107,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 193,262 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 103,261 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 99,366 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 99,365 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 94,878 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 89,591 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 89,589 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 86,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 82,491 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 77,551 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 73,127 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 73,126 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 69,307 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 69,307 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 66,536 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,635 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 56,223 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,433 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 42,276 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 38,426 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,830 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 NEF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NEF, 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 NEF registered?

FD56 NEF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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