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FV55 TKE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,357 mi
Last recorded117,357 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 TKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 117,357 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 117,357 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 113,483 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 113,483 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 108,435 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 108,435 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 105,916 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 105,916 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 100,963 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 96,432 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2017 92,039 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 May 2017 92,039 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 87,156 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 82,818 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 82,818 miles

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 15 May 2014 78,687 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 71,634 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 62,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 56,214 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 52,468 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 42,638 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 39,189 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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FV55 TKE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV55 TKE, 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 FV55 TKE registered?

FV55 TKE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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