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FG56 JSV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,999 mi
Last recorded117,999 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 JSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 117,999 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 117,966 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired a repair has been carried out at rear tie rod area, but many parts of the rusted frame have been left unwelded/weakened. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split on inner side wall down to the structure of the tyre. many other splits on the inner of this tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split 50mm at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slightly heavier than the usual mercedes front bearing play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and Outer walls have splits and impact damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 111,601 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 105,056 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 103,484 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 99,833 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 99,833 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 96,811 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 92,507 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 84,943 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 74,556 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 60,412 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,892 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 45,675 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,573 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,343 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 22,968 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 18,146 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 3 Nov 2009 12,960 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 JSV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JSV, 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 JSV registered?

FG56 JSV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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