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FG56 FMD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

280,551 mi
Last recorded280,551 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 FMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 280,551 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 265,220 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 245,126 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 244,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 228,538 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 204,290 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 167,485 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 167,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 126,138 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 100,883 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 69,858 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 FMD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FMD, 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 FMD registered?

FG56 FMD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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