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FE56 OBH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,311 mi
Last recorded118,311 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 118,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body/components surface corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2024 115,539 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 111,561 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 108,642 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 100,720 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 93,646 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 86,148 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Feb 2019 86,148 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Mar 2018 78,779 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 78,779 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2017 72,448 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 68,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 63,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 63,854 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,313 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,448 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 8 Apr 2013 52,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,452 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,769 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,754 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,563 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,475 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 OBH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OBH, 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 OBH registered?

FE56 OBH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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