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FE56 OBJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,728 mi
Last recorded84,728 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 84,728 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 83,403 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 79,897 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 79,897 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Apr 2013 67,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts to inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 67,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts to inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both rear tyres innier and outer edge starting to crack.

oil leak gearbox sump.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 43,951 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 43,951 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 43,947 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

tracking out

Pass 7 Apr 2010 35,134 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 35,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 30,794 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OBJ 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 61.5%.

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 OBJ, 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 OBJ registered?

FE56 OBJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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