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FG56 JTX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,756 mi
Last recorded165,756 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 165,756 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket deteriorated

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front forward arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 165,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal on metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust bracket deteriorated

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front forward arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 153,034 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rackball end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 129,855 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))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 115,498 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 111,174 miles

Nearside Front suspension camber arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front suspension camber arm bush deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip cover worn

Fail 17 Oct 2016 111,174 miles

Nearside Front suspension camber arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front suspension camber arm bush deteriorated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip cover worn

Pass 12 Oct 2015 100,622 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 90,854 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 80,294 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2012 68,015 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,594 miles

Offside front anti-roll bar link gaiter split open.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 45,682 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 33,233 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 33,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 JTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JTX, 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 JTX registered?

FG56 JTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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