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FL56 KHG

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,599 mi
Last recorded173,599 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 173,599 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 150,519 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 138,567 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 138,567 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 129,827 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 118,004 miles

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

Parking brake imbalance

Fail 20 Jul 2015 118,002 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Osf anti rollbar drop link rubber boot split

Parking brake imbalance

Pass 19 Aug 2014 106,547 miles

unable to adjust nsf mirror,hand brake warning light staying on but no fault with the hand brake.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 106,547 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

unable to adjust nsf mirror,hand brake warning light staying on but no fault with the hand brake.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 94,933 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 83,257 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 83,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 71,819 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 46,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,668 miles

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

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 KHG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KHG, 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 KHG registered?

FL56 KHG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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