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FG56 AXO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,653 mi
Last recorded75,653 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 AXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 75,653 miles

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

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2025 69,564 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 62,907 miles

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

full undertray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2023 58,200 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 58,200 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 52,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 52,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower fog light not working

Pass 10 Aug 2021 78,466 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear suspension corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 44,956 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 42,394 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 42,394 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 39,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2017 58,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 35,737 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 31,132 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 28,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 25,423 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,944 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,190 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 15,891 miles

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

under vehicle floor covers fitted to near side and off side.

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 AXO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AXO, 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 AXO registered?

FG56 AXO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2006.

Is FG56 AXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG56 AXO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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