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FG56 FLD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,976 mi
Last recorded79,976 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 FLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 79,976 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 77,009 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 73,857 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 70,017 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 66,632 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 63,807 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 61,622 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 58,647 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 58,647 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 54,801 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 54,801 miles

Brake lever excessively worn foot brake anti slip pad (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 50,271 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,456 miles

Front pads are 80% worn

Nearside Front tyre wall scuffed

Rear pads are 80% worn

Pass 28 May 2015 40,482 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front (both) top suspension mounts noisey

Pass 12 May 2014 35,444 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 49,227 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 25,666 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 19,973 miles

A service overdue 5 days

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 15,398 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 10,119 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 FLD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG56 FLD registered?

FG56 FLD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is FG56 FLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG56 FLD shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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