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FV56 MWE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,555 mi
Last recorded98,555 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 98,555 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 98,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 88,067 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 78,866 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 78,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALSO WORN ON THE TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 69,554 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 69,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,417 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 61,411 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 60,009 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 56,702 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 52,569 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre R ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 52,566 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre R ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 49,801 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 45,558 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 39,904 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 25,367 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 20,698 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 15,057 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 12,320 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 MWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 MWE, 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 MWE registered?

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

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