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FE56 XBV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,756 mi
Last recorded136,756 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 136,756 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 132,159 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 127,594 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2021 122,842 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 120,193 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 116,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 116,358 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Characteristic of a warped disc or hub. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 113,953 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in the sidewall

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Apr 2018 113,951 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in the sidewall

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Apr 2017 110,732 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obstructing some components

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has a nail (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 110,732 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obstructing some components

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has a nail (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 106,042 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Fail 30 Mar 2016 106,042 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high After new bulb fitted aim found to be too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly seated and dazzling other rod users (1.8.A.1b)

Undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 100,539 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2014 153,518 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 144,789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 144,789 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 133,989 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 133,981 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 70,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 70,639 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 54,023 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 XBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

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

Is FE56 XBV safe to buy?

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