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FV56 NNJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

115,684 mi
Last recorded115,684 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 NNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 115,684 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 114,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 110,766 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 107,251 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 103,469 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 101,183 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 97,050 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 91,006 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 87,344 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 87,344 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint track control arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 82,730 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 77,318 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 71,311 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,579 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 54,888 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,972 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 23 Nov 2009 35,262 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 NNJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NNJ, 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 NNJ registered?

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

Is FV56 NNJ safe to buy?

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