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FG56 JNK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

129,819 mi
Last recorded129,819 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 129,819 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 129,517 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 122,157 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE "D" BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 115,708 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 115,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 109,080 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 92,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 86,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 78,900 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 78,900 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 65,533 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 9 Nov 2017 50,789 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 41,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 36,701 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 36,701 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 34,254 miles

nearside front tyre cracked / deteriorating

Pass 15 Nov 2013 32,417 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 30,437 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 28,815 miles

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

Offside Front 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 22 Nov 2010 24,504 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 20,548 miles

NSR Undertray broken

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight Oil mist to rear of transmission

Pass 19 Nov 2009 20,548 miles

NSR Undertray broken

Slight Oil mist to rear of transmission

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 JNK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JNK, 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 JNK registered?

FG56 JNK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is FG56 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG56 JNK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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