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FL56 FHP

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,305 mi
Last recorded73,305 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 FHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 73,305 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 72,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective small split in rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 72,429 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 72,167 miles

front tyres have surface cracks to outer walls

Pass 3 Mar 2022 71,948 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 71,653 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 71,414 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 71,033 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 70,499 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox pipe (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 70,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 70,122 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,860 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 63,237 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,175 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 53,210 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,168 miles

L/H/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

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)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 49,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

L/H/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

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 23 Aug 2011 44,069 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 40,236 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,802 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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FL56 FHP 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 FL56 FHP, 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 FL56 FHP registered?

FL56 FHP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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