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FP56 YUC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 YUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023
Pass 21 Dec 2021 8,173 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021

Nearside Rear handbrake shoes collapsed inside

front and rear exhaust brackets snapped but still secure

Fail 4 Jan 2021

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake shoes collapsed inside

front and rear exhaust brackets snapped but still secure

Pass 6 Nov 2019
Fail 5 Nov 2019

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 133,309 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 114,105 miles

Nearside Front wearing inner side

Fail 6 Nov 2017 114,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wearing inner side

Pass 17 Oct 2016 95,600 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 92,455 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 82,024 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 82,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 66,295 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 66,295 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,711 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 47,643 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,399 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 29,725 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 29,724 miles

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

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 YUC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP56 YUC?

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What year was FP56 YUC registered?

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

Is FP56 YUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP56 YUC shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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