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FY56 EFM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,438 mi
Last recorded124,438 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 EFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 124,438 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 124,438 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 122,366 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 122,366 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 122,355 miles

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))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 119,976 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 119,954 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 109,895 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 104,496 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 96,291 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 88,366 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,745 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,489 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,337 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 31,306 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,294 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,154 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,282 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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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.

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