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FV56 NLT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

37,963 mi
Last recorded37,963 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 37,963 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 37,933 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 37,864 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 37,792 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 37,640 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 36,958 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 36,373 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 35,487 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 34,751 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 34,749 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 34,093 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 33,417 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 33,417 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 32,257 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 30,750 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 29,061 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 26,862 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 24,855 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 22,252 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 NLT 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 89.5%.

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 NLT, 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 NLT registered?

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

Is FV56 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 NLT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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