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FH55 CMY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,781 mi
Last recorded145,781 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 CMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 145,781 miles

SLIGHT LIFT IN BALL JOINT

Pass 17 Jul 2020 140,957 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 140,956 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor not connected

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 132,407 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pad wire is not connected

Offside Rear brake hose is twisted

Fail 21 Mar 2019 132,407 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation slow to work (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front brake pad wire is not connected

Offside Rear brake hose is twisted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 123,687 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake pad wire is not connected

Fail 11 Apr 2018 123,669 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake pad wire is not connected

Pass 2 May 2017 114,823 miles

covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2017 114,723 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 103,329 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 98,157 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 91,552 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,847 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 65,672 miles

Emissions test was carried out but no readings were measured

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 4 Jan 2011 52,218 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 38,213 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 30,580 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

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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FH55 CMY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 FH55 CMY, 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 FH55 CMY registered?

FH55 CMY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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