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FP56 VFK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,563 mi
Last recorded120,563 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 VFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 120,563 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2025 116,724 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Mar 2024 112,855 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boost leak

Fail 20 Mar 2024 112,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boost leak

Pass 2 Dec 2022 112,259 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 112,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 107,134 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 104,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 102,823 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 102,016 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 99,601 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 98,026 miles

o/s/r brake pad getting low,disc corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2016 98,026 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake pad getting low,disc corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 94,802 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 91,822 miles

n/s/r tyre centre tread area worn low

Pass 31 Oct 2013 87,482 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 84,506 miles

o/s/f tyre tread low

Pass 8 Nov 2011 79,945 miles

n/s/r tyre tread worn very close to limit

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 22 Nov 2010 74,394 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 63,803 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 VFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VFK, 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 VFK registered?

FP56 VFK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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