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FP56 YUA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,178 mi
Last recorded85,178 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 85,178 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 85,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 70,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 66,609 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 66,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 63,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner & outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wall cracked but not exposing ply or cords. Tyre has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wall cracked but not exposing ply or cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement secondary (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wall cracked but not exposing ply or cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wall cracked but not exposing ply or cords

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 63,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner & outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wall cracked but not exposing ply or cords. Tyre has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wall cracked but not exposing ply or cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement secondary (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wall cracked but not exposing ply or cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wall cracked but not exposing ply or cords

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front & rear outer tyre wall cracked but not exposing ply or cords

offside frontr outer tyre wall cracked but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2013 55,141 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre has uneven wear

Pass 12 Feb 2013 55,141 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/f tyre has uneven wear

Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,263 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 39,303 miles

nearside parking brake took a lot of effort

Pass 13 Nov 2009 31,242 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 YUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YUA, 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 YUA registered?

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

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