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FH55 DZT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,805 mi
Last recorded195,805 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 DZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 195,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 189,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 172,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 172,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 153,722 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside rear worn thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear silencer box badly corroded starting to leak gas, should replace.

bothside front tyres outer shoulder badly worn.

Fail 19 Aug 2022 153,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm center tread. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm center tread. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside rear worn thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear silencer box badly corroded starting to leak gas, should replace.

bothside front tyres outer shoulder badly worn.

Pass 19 Aug 2021 132,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 132,364 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 121,321 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 116,584 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Secondary bonnet catch deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2019 116,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Secondary bonnet catch deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2018 108,312 miles

secondary bonnet catch handle deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2018 108,312 miles

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

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

secondary bonnet catch handle deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2017 98,954 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 87,394 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 70,297 miles

Centre Front Lower full under body trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 68,481 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 62,497 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 62,497 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 56,058 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 49,220 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 41,745 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Dec 2008 26,860 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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FH55 DZT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DZT, 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 DZT registered?

FH55 DZT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is FH55 DZT safe to buy?

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