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FV55 UZC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,443 mi
Last recorded123,443 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 UZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 123,443 miles

Central Front UNDER BODY CORROSION

Central Rear UNDER BODY CORROSION

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (FRONT LOWER ARM ) (BALL JOINT) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 123,442 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 120,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front WASHER JET BLOCKED

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET BROCKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 120,152 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front WASHER JET BLOCKED

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective BRACKET BROCKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 115,482 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 112,288 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 110,003 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 107,903 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 105,603 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 102,515 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 100,447 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 97,084 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 91,881 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 83,821 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 67,255 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,973 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 58,973 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,325 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 44,360 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,513 miles

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

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

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 UZC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 FV55 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

FV55 UZC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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