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FE56 VVC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,340 mi
Last recorded141,340 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 141,340 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 130,049 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 130,048 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 130,040 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded yellow marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 127,420 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 126,108 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres spliting on iside edges

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Feb 2019 123,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 121,341 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 121,341 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 119,070 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 115,146 miles

nsr tyre has a spilt on the iner wall but not down to the webing

Pass 18 Feb 2015 110,517 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a split on inner sidewall but not showing cord

Fail 17 Feb 2015 110,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has a split on inner sidewall but not showing cord

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 105,902 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 102,069 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 96,586 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 90,420 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 90,420 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 79,680 miles

Slight cut on nearside front sidewall

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 VVC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

FE56 VVC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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