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FE56 KVC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,454 mi
Last recorded91,454 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 KVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 91,454 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 80,170 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 72,601 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 67,857 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 50,939 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2014 50,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust hangers corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Oct 2013 50,428 miles

exhaust hangers corroding

kerb marks on wheels

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 25 Oct 2013 50,422 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust hangers corroding

kerb marks on wheels

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

surface corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,137 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 30 Oct 2012 49,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake worning light on

front brake discs worn pads worn low

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Sep 2011 40,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs showing heat spots

Fail 27 Sep 2011 40,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs showing heat spots

Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,836 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear tyres perishing/cracked

rear number plate de-laminating slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,928 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)

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 KVC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE56 KVC, 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 FE56 KVC registered?

FE56 KVC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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