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FM55 OWK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,600 mi
Last recorded78,600 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 OWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 78,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 77,645 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 76,969 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 76,228 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 76,227 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 75,639 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 75,639 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 75,416 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 74,799 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 74,799 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,281 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 73,414 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 73,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 71,689 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,338 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,461 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,231 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 39,887 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 35,377 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,880 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2009 23,384 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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FM55 OWK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FM55 OWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM55 OWK registered?

FM55 OWK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 2006.

Is FM55 OWK safe to buy?

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