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FG56 FLE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,917 mi
Last recorded110,917 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 FLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 110,917 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Slightly rough top mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 104,824 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 104,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 101,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 98,578 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 94,599 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 94,576 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 89,252 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 84,140 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 8 Jun 2016 77,542 miles

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 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 70,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 67,700 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 66,674 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,171 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,916 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 50,354 miles

Both rear tyres 90%worn

Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,474 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 42,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,050 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

underneath of vehicle covered with panels unable to see items covered in

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 FLE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FLE, 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 FLE registered?

FG56 FLE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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