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FV56 BEU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,780 mi
Last recorded92,780 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 92,780 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 91,561 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 90,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 87,049 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 83,250 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,791 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 79,791 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 74,493 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm boot slightly insecure

both rear tyres getting low on tread

slight play In both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,733 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 71,698 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,076 miles

rear suspension and coil springs corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Apr 2017 69,076 miles

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

rear suspension and coil springs corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,282 miles

front suspension arm bushes separating

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

very slight play in both wheel bearings

Fail 8 Apr 2016 66,245 miles

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

front suspension arm bushes separating

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

very slight play in both wheel bearings

Pass 20 Mar 2015 63,267 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 63,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 59,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 54,212 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,470 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,162 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,303 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 27,089 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 BEU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BEU, 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 BEU registered?

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

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