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FG56 JUF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,203 mi
Last recorded88,203 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 88,203 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 88,203 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 85,137 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 81,985 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 78,140 miles

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

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

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

Rear springs corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2023 78,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear springs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 74,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 71,348 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 67,762 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Handbrake travel high

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,876 miles

Handbrake travel high

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 May 2018 58,649 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

Pass 2 May 2017 53,504 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 46,909 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 42,733 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 41,055 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 36,159 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 28,388 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 22,206 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 5,603 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 12,058 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 JUF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JUF, 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 JUF registered?

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

Is FG56 JUF safe to buy?

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