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FV56 BXR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,530 mi
Last recorded122,530 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 BXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 122,530 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 121,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 117,804 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 117,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 113,960 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint track control arm (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 109,150 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 108,939 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 103,883 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 97,984 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 87,243 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 89,993 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

coolant bottle expansion cap missing

Pass 12 Jul 2012 82,968 miles

Airbag Malfunction Light Illuminated

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 82,948 miles

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

Airbag Malfunction Light Illuminated

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 76,995 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 76,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 71,308 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 52,644 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 52,602 miles

nail in tread of offside front tyre 205/55/16

rear bumper scuffed

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 BXR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BXR, 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 BXR registered?

FV56 BXR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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