MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front brake pipes are covered in grease
both front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode
both rear steel brake pipes going to rear flexi pipes are covered in grease
engine emits dense blue smoke
rear exhaust box is showing signs of starting to blow
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front brake pipes are covered in grease
both front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode
both rear steel brake pipes going to rear flexi pipes are covered in grease
engine emits dense blue smoke
rear exhaust box is showing signs of starting to blow
Both rear steel brake pipes have been heavily greased so cannot fully assess them
both front steel brake pipes have been heavily greased so i cannot fully assess them
engine emits some dense smoke
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Both rear steel brake pipes have been heavily greased so cannot fully assess them
both front steel brake pipes have been heavily greased so i cannot fully assess them
engine emits some dense smoke
Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY56 EFM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 FY56 EFM, 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 FY56 EFM registered?
FY56 EFM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.
Is FY56 EFM safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY56 EFM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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