MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
259,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under-trays and engine covers fitted
front to rear rigids corroded
nsr tyre worn
osf sidelight dim
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
NSF headlamp top bracket cracked but not insecure
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
NSF headlamp top bracket cracked but not insecure
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front 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 BXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 BXE, 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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How do I check the history of FV56 BXE?
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What year was FV56 BXE registered?
FV56 BXE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2006.
Is FV56 BXE safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV56 BXE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FV56 BXE have outstanding finance?
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