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FV56 BCO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,130 mi
Last recorded96,130 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 BCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 96,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 94,204 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 91,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded 2x bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 87,787 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded 2x bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 87,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded 2x bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 83,340 miles

Front various under trays obscuring testable items

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 77,685 miles

Front various under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges / perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 77,685 miles

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

Front various under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges / perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 73,924 miles

NSR inner disc not wearing evenly.

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 65,351 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 54,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,868 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,030 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 35,591 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,346 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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FV56 BCO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FV56 BCO, 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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FV56 BCO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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