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FV56 BDO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,171 mi
Last recorded177,171 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 177,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 11 May 2019 165,242 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket missing but still adequately supported

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2018 152,198 miles

Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket missing But Still Adequately Supported

Fail 5 Feb 2018 152,198 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket missing But Still Adequately Supported

Pass 14 Feb 2017 133,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket missing but still adequately supported

Fail 11 Feb 2017 132,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket missing but still adequately supported

Pass 2 Feb 2016 116,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 101,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 101,315 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 89,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp patterns faded.

NSF fog lamp condensated

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 75,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brakes binding slightly

handbrake not releasing correctly

Fail 20 Mar 2012 62,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 62,394 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,138 miles

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

both rear coil spings corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 26,716 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BDO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BDO, 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 FV56 BDO registered?

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

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