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FP56 FKO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,836 mi
Last recorded152,836 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 FKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 152,836 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 143,709 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 138,153 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 135,035 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 134,037 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 126,149 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 126,149 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 116,257 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 116,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 105,050 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 96,706 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 88,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

cuts on inner sidewall, o/s/r tyre.

oil leak on rear axle.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 64,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 FKO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FP56 FKO, 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 FKO registered?

FP56 FKO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is FP56 FKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP56 FKO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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