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FV56 MWF

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,686 mi
Last recorded105,686 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 105,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 94,783 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 80,005 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 76,995 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 76,972 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 70,278 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 70,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint has excessive play under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall split,driven flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,442 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some testable underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2017 64,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some testable underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2016 58,752 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 58,752 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 53,441 miles

...Thanx 4visiting us...

N/s & o/s rear tyres are nailed in irrepairable areas (where marked)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Jul 2014 50,001 miles

....Thanx 4visiting us....

Front tyres have worn low, n/s more-so & close to the legal minimum

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 50,001 miles

....Thanx 4visiting us....

Front tyres have worn low, n/s more-so & close to the legal minimum

Pass 29 Jun 2013 45,834 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre side-walls damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2012 44,624 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Mar 2012 40,240 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 30,704 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 22,305 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 MWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MWF, 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 MWF registered?

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

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