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FE56 KTV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,621 mi
Last recorded98,621 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 KTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 98,621 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 96,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s parking brake lazy

Pass 26 Jan 2024 93,166 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake discs slightly corroded/worn

surface corrosion to both rear coil springs

Fail 25 Jan 2024 93,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to both rear coil springs

Pass 25 Jan 2023 89,501 miles

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

engine under shield insecure n/s

Pass 9 Feb 2022 87,064 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,374 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 80,538 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 80,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 73,730 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,713 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 68,644 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,155 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 57,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 50,455 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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,645 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,646 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,090 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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FE56 KTV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE56 KTV, 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 FE56 KTV registered?

FE56 KTV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is FE56 KTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 KTV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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