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FV56 BWW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,008 mi
Last recorded158,008 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 BWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 158,008 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 158,006 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 148,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 147,197 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 140,538 miles

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 140,538 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lock (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 136,640 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Parking brake (3.7.B.3)

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 129,885 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 129,884 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 126,318 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 126,318 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 118,248 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 118,242 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 113,585 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 111,043 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 92,688 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 68,608 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 68,608 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 BWW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BWW, 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 BWW registered?

FV56 BWW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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The MOT history for FV56 BWW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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