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FV56 KBE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

190,056 mi
Last recorded190,056 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 KBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 190,056 miles

Front both fog lamp lenses damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 190,045 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front both fog lamp lenses damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 189,954 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel Fluid leakage from engine bay area and fumes escaping into interior compartment. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Fog lamp now working and both lense are damaged

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 177,104 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met (17%)

Rear Anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn

Fail 1 Mar 2023 177,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn

Pass 25 Feb 2022 167,873 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 167,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 157,116 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 149,813 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens cracked.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged.

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 149,747 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens cracked.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged.

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 133,689 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Feb 2019 133,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 112,318 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear springs very rusty

Fail 9 Feb 2018 112,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear springs very rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2017 91,808 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 90,906 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 90,906 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,552 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,512 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 69,235 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 69,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 59,826 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 55,864 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Dec 2010 46,399 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 31,321 miles

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 KBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KBE, 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 KBE registered?

FV56 KBE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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