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FD56 XDX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,670 mi
Last recorded163,670 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 XDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 163,670 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box outer skin slightly corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met requires adjustment or repair

Fail 21 Jun 2018 163,670 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust rear box outer skin slightly corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met requires adjustment or repair

Fail 14 May 2018 163,548 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated wont stay down and lock when applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe going into back box deteriated (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

brake wear indicator is on ...all brake pads look okay..

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 144,201 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 118,624 miles

n/s/f bumper trim requires repair

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 18 May 2016 118,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked till bulb replaced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f bumper trim requires repair

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 22 Apr 2015 88,691 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 67,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 46,805 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,216 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 15,386 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 14,802 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 11,219 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 XDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XDX, 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 XDX registered?

FD56 XDX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is FD56 XDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD56 XDX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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