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FV56 MVN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,714 mi
Last recorded67,714 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 67,714 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 67,703 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2024 66,014 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 65,848 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion near rear inner sills

o/s screen washer inop

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2022 65,625 miles

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

o/s washer inop

rear hubs noisy

Fail 11 Aug 2022 65,625 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in clip across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt fore-most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

o/s washer inop

rear hubs noisy

Pass 21 Aug 2021 65,343 miles

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

rear brakes noisy

Pass 5 Aug 2020 65,205 miles

Oil leak

Underside components corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2019 64,577 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear across rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,446 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Nov 2016 61,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 61,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear-most (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working with lights on[bulb fitted wrong] (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2015 59,791 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2014 58,327 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 56,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front no plate poorly secured

Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,853 miles

Front susp arm bushes worn

Front tyres worn

Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,807 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,078 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre tread starting to wear low on edges

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 MVN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MVN, 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 MVN registered?

FV56 MVN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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