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FV56 EVR

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,274 mi
Last recorded107,274 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 EVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 107,274 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 102,074 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 97,441 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear wearing towards centre markers..Offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both front (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Slight travel on footbrake..brake pedal..

Pass 9 Jun 2023 91,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight travel on footbrake [brake pedal]

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 84,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight travel on foot brake,brake pedal

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 77,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 74,035 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 73,874 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 73,874 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,413 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 73,053 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 73,051 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 72,609 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2015 72,066 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 71,623 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 71,623 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 70,720 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,085 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 58,014 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

plastic covers fitted to both sides outer sills restricting inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,006 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 32,725 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 32,725 miles

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

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 EVR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV56 EVR registered?

FV56 EVR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2006.

Is FV56 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 EVR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV56 EVR have outstanding finance?

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