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FG56 ANV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,368 mi
Last recorded112,368 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 ANV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 112,368 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 110,005 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 110,004 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 107,906 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 97,571 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 97,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2021 83,054 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 83,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 68,840 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 60,479 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 58,009 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 52,692 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2017 52,656 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under trays fitted

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

Pass 25 Sep 2016 47,242 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 41,805 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 41,805 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 37,312 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,168 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,267 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,251 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 16,485 miles

N/S/F tyre cracking on inner sidewall.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 13,086 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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FG56 ANV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FG56 ANV, 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 FG56 ANV registered?

FG56 ANV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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