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FV56 BWX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,225 mi
Last recorded188,225 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 188,225 miles

Dashboard message displaying ESP fault however malfunction indicator lamp not displaying a fault

Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Rear Exhaust mount broken, but exhaust is secure

Fail 12 Mar 2019 188,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Dashboard message displaying ESP fault however malfunction indicator lamp not displaying a fault

Factory fitted engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

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

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

Rear Exhaust mount broken, but exhaust is secure

Pass 13 Mar 2018 177,907 miles

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY /UNDER SIDE FULLY PANELED

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush OUTER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush OUTER BUSH BADLY DETEROIRATED (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 177,760 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN SMOOTH INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY /UNDER SIDE FULLY PANELED

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush OUTER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush OUTER BUSH BADLY DETEROIRATED (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 162,417 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 156,820 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 23 Feb 2015 146,681 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 132,895 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 132,895 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2012 121,489 miles

both front tyres have deep cuts in inner side walls not to plye

osf tyre wearing low on edges

osr tyre has 2mm left on tread

Fail 22 Nov 2012 121,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres have deep cuts in inner side walls not to plye

osf tyre wearing low on edges

osr tyre has 2mm left on tread

Pass 28 Nov 2011 115,428 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 115,428 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 112,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 90,426 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 90,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 BWX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BWX, 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 BWX registered?

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

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