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FV56 NKO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,282 mi
Last recorded124,282 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 124,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two front to rear at fuel tank area unable to see enough to determine (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2019 124,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two front to rear at fuel tank area unable to see enough to determine (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 108,876 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside offside and above fuel tank area, unable to determine due to covers fitted (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 May 2018 108,876 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside offside and above fuel tank area, unable to determine due to covers fitted (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 96,012 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear above fuel tank area and to off side nearside rear at flexy hose area unable to see enough to determine (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 May 2017 96,012 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear above fuel tank area and to off side nearside rear at flexy hose area unable to see enough to determine (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 82,841 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 80,565 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 74,955 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 62,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 32,304 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 42,742 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 42,742 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 29,237 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 NKO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NKO, 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 NKO registered?

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

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