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FP56 EAJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

163,070 mi
Last recorded163,070 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 EAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 163,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 163,070 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 148,069 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 144,316 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 135,828 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 135,828 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 126,082 miles

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

under trays/sill covers and engine cover fitted covering some testable items

Pass 15 Jan 2021 122,552 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 119,620 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 116,914 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 116,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective I bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 115,093 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 105,305 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 105,305 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 101,256 miles

Manufacture under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 95,538 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 95,538 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,927 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 71,761 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 71,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 52,707 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 52,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 40,439 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 39,648 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 EAJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EAJ, 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 EAJ registered?

FP56 EAJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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