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FV55 UYM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,978 mi
Last recorded117,978 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 117,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 114,345 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 110,940 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 107,747 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/side and n/side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 104,254 miles

Both rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 100,472 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 97,184 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 92,903 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 88,690 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 84,829 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 75,693 miles

Nearside Rear advise seatbelt becoming frayed

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Fail 24 Oct 2016 75,693 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear advise seatbelt becoming frayed

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

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

advise o/s and n/s/r tyre valves splitting and perished

Pass 9 Nov 2015 63,063 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 63,063 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,256 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,397 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 50,395 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 41,666 miles

slight wear to inner edge of osf tyre

small cuts to inner wall of osf tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2012 41,666 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight wear to inner edge of osf tyre

small cuts to inner wall of osf tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2011 31,930 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 29,925 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 24,976 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 19,182 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 UYM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FV55 UYM, 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 UYM registered?

FV55 UYM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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