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FV56 KBO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

91,152 mi
Last recorded91,152 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 91,152 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 91,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2025 86,946 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 77,118 miles

Both front tyres edges slightly worn

Pass 24 May 2023 68,992 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

all front lower suspension arm inner bush's worn and perished

Pass 27 May 2022 64,197 miles

Both Rear Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Worn

Rear Brake Pads Worn

Pass 29 Jun 2021 57,124 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 56,650 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 56,650 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 56,098 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 56,098 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high offside (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 54,191 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 52,119 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on side walls

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 52,119 miles

Offside Front 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 Front tyre cracking on side walls

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 49,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 46,495 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 46,495 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 43,834 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 41,356 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 38,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 38,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 35,703 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 35,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,964 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 27,576 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 KBO 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 72%.

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 KBO, 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 KBO registered?

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

Is FV56 KBO safe to buy?

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