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FM06 FHY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,400 mi
Last recorded53,400 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 FHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 53,400 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 47,438 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 40,347 miles

both sides rear tyres close to limit

Fail 3 Jun 2017 40,347 miles

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

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

both sides front tyres close to limit and bald on inner edges

both sides rear tyres close to limit

Pass 31 May 2016 29,979 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 27,555 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 24,413 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 21,655 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 18,958 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,332 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 12,741 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 10,119 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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FM06 FHY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FM06 FHY, 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 FM06 FHY registered?

FM06 FHY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2006.

Is FM06 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM06 FHY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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