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FV56 NNM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,186 mi
Last recorded89,186 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 NNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 89,186 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 89,186 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 86,462 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 86,462 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre as marked. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 82,062 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated as marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 79,816 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 12 Jun 2019 79,814 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 9 Jul 2018 76,583 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 76,582 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 70,436 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 70,436 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 65,929 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 65,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 60,352 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 60,352 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 54,597 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 49,267 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)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 49,267 miles

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

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 12 Jan 2012 42,291 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,557 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 32,845 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 NNM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NNM, 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 NNM registered?

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

Is FV56 NNM safe to buy?

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