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FE56 OBO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,104 mi
Last recorded183,104 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 OBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 183,104 miles

ALL FOUR TYRE LOW ON TREAD.

Pass 9 May 2017 175,320 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 169,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 161,693 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n\s\f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate slightly water damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2014 157,954 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 144,119 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Fail 14 Sep 2013 143,976 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 22 Sep 2012 127,804 miles

unable to inspect brake master cylinder fully due to cover fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2012 127,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to inspect brake master cylinder fully due to cover fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2011 99,315 miles

UNABLE YO FULLY CHECK SUSPENSION,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Fail 24 Sep 2010 66,648 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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)

unable to check steering brake master & pivit parts of exhaust brake & fuel pipes as covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,648 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)

unable to check steering brake master & pivit parts of exhaust brake & fuel pipes as covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,136 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 43,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OBO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 OBO, 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 OBO registered?

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

Is FE56 OBO safe to buy?

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