MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,225 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FV56 BWX safe to buy?
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