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FG56 JRV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,216 mi
Last recorded51,216 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 51,216 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 51,205 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front suspension lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre tread worn low on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2020 44,219 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 42,256 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near connection to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 41,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside door mirror insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 May 2018 41,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside door mirror insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 40,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside door mirror insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 38,382 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,714 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 34,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Indicator / wiper switch slightly worn

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 34,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All brake discs slightly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Indicator / wiper switch slightly worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,030 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs scored / lipped

Fail 4 Jun 2013 32,028 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs scored / lipped

Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,748 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 20,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front and offside rear discs badly rusted

Pass 28 Jan 2010 13,984 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 6,921 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 JRV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JRV, 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 JRV registered?

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

Is FG56 JRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG56 JRV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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