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FL56 XVU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

234,569 mi
Last recorded234,569 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 XVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 234,569 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 234,569 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 228,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 228,737 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 220,451 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front. offside rear.. nearside front . all near limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 212,616 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 208,140 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 208,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 194,093 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 181,913 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 181,913 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 167,205 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 155,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 142,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 129,569 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 128,666 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 125,526 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 125,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 107,956 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 94,424 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 94,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 80,395 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 79,245 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cut in outer side wall but no cords showing

Pass 4 Aug 2012 76,745 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 76,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 24 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 69,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 63,122 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 54,741 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 54,638 miles

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

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 XVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XVU, 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 XVU registered?

FL56 XVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is FL56 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL56 XVU shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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