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FG56 AXH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,719 mi
Last recorded97,719 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 AXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 97,719 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust braket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 97,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust braket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 93,183 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 93,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2023 87,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2023 87,942 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2022 82,028 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 82,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 71,726 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 64,037 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 58,842 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 58,837 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached downward facing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,563 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 50,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt down facing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt down facing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 43,217 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 38,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 34,400 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 28,731 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 24,283 miles

offside rear brake disc pitted

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

nearside front brake disc pitted

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 18 Nov 2010 17,857 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 63,176 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 12,651 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 AXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 FG56 AXH, 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 AXH registered?

FG56 AXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is FG56 AXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG56 AXH shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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