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FV56 BDE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

169,267 mi
Last recorded169,267 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 BDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 169,267 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 168,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 152,212 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 152,210 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 133,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 116,000 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 115,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 105,899 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 99,005 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 95,650 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 88,790 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 88,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 81,014 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 73,336 miles

Front tyres worn on both shoulders

Pass 22 Mar 2016 67,670 miles

Nearside Rear tyre down to 2mm wear bars

Offside Rear tyre has two nails in it

Fail 21 Mar 2016 67,670 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre down to 2mm wear bars

Offside Rear tyre has two nails in it

Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,296 miles

n/s/r tyre down to 2mm wear bars o/s /r close to 2mm wear bars

Fail 9 Mar 2015 58,296 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre down to 2mm wear bars o/s /r close to 2mm wear bars

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,766 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trims covering sills

Pass 2 Nov 2012 43,691 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 35,958 miles

plastic trims fitted to sills and underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection of certain testable items

Pass 9 Oct 2010 27,669 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 20,899 miles

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

nail in n/s/rear tyre tread

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 BDE 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 73.9%.

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 FV56 BDE, 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

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What year was FV56 BDE registered?

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

Is FV56 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 BDE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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