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FL56 XWF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,243 mi
Last recorded113,243 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 XWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 113,243 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING

Fail 11 Oct 2021 113,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODING

Pass 4 Nov 2020 105,553 miles

EXHAUST CORRODING

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 97,734 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE LOW ON INNER EDGES

Pass 6 Nov 2018 95,501 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 95,501 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 92,345 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 92,345 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 88,703 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 88,500 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 86,067 miles

both front tyres inner and out edge worn

brake warning light on dash

hand brake not releaseing

rear seats folded down

Fail 8 Dec 2015 86,067 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater on mirror (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres inner and out edge worn

brake warning light on dash

hand brake not releaseing

rear seats folded down

Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,238 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 82,238 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,435 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,866 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 68,730 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 62,297 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 48,949 miles

rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,913 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

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 XWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XWF, 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 XWF registered?

FL56 XWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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