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FP56 DZF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,103 mi
Last recorded139,103 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 DZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 139,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 138,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 138,452 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded off flexihose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 134,975 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 132,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Off flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 131,562 miles

Central exhaust bracket excessively corroded

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 131,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central exhaust bracket excessively corroded

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 129,604 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 126,376 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 126,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 121,112 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 121,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 111,621 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 111,621 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 105,395 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 98,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2015 98,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 83,774 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 83,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 71,297 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 57,787 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 57,787 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,776 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 33,963 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 17,895 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,886 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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FP56 DZF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FP56 DZF, 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 FP56 DZF registered?

FP56 DZF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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The MOT history for FP56 DZF shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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