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FY56 EGZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,746 mi
Last recorded73,746 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 EGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 73,746 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 70,949 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 68,641 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 66,684 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 66,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,822 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 64,821 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 63,093 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 60,690 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,383 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Mar 2018 57,382 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,246 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,115 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2015 45,513 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2015 45,513 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,774 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,700 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,016 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,004 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,866 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 EGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EGZ, 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 EGZ registered?

FY56 EGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is FY56 EGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 EGZ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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