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FV56 MWJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,023 mi
Last recorded150,023 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 MWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 150,023 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2023 150,022 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2022 142,152 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 142,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 133,574 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 123,425 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 123,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 104,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 104,825 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 96,825 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 90,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre going bald on its edges

Nearside brake light lens slightly distorted

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

Offside Front tyre going bald on its edges

Offside brake light lens slightly distorted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 84,633 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 79,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 71,173 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 63,505 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,593 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 47,746 miles

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 16 Nov 2009 36,722 miles

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

Offside 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 MWJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MWJ, 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 MWJ registered?

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

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