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FL56 KGG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

231,102 mi
Last recorded231,102 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 KGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 231,102 miles

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

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURUNING SOME SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 10 Nov 2022 128,695 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides - inside pads just ok (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 123,988 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 123,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking in tread to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 119,230 miles

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

Offside Front brake sensor wire not attached

Fail 25 Nov 2020 119,230 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake sensor wire not attached

Pass 4 Dec 2019 116,754 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 115,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

under trays fitted as standard

Pass 25 Oct 2017 109,804 miles

Slight play in osf track rod end

Slight play in rear anti roll bar DBushs

Unable to see brake pipes all covered over with plastic trims

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 2 Nov 2016 101,944 miles

All tyres showing signs of inner ware onto side walls

Fail 31 Oct 2016 101,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Iink rod (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

All tyres showing signs of inner ware onto side walls

Pass 28 Oct 2015 92,032 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 81,029 miles

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 72,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 66,125 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 31 Oct 2012 66,125 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,756 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 47,709 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 37,605 miles

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

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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FL56 KGG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KGG, 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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FL56 KGG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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