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FN56 GME

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

122,928 mi
Last recorded122,928 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 GME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 122,928 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 120,334 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 118,638 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 116,165 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 105,541 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 89,862 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 89,862 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 78,194 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 70,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 62,358 miles

Undertray and Engine covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Sep 2016 54,349 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 47,549 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear seats folded away.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 39,289 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 39,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre devoid of treat both edges

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,454 miles

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

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread outer & wearing inner tread

Pass 12 Sep 2012 24,776 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 16,731 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 10,517 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 8,585 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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FN56 GME is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FN56 GME, 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 FN56 GME registered?

FN56 GME is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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