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FX56 JZD

2006 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

235,983 mi
Last recorded235,983 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C 32089,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 JZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 235,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 232,652 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 229,849 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 227,187 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 219,545 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 208,560 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 197,946 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 185,249 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 167,950 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 151,309 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 151,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 137,629 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 137,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2013 124,695 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 124,685 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 116,608 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 116,608 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 108,066 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 85,570 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 85,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 58,816 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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FX56 JZD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 89,769 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX56 JZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FX56 JZD registered?

FX56 JZD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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