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FY56 EHC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,106 mi
Last recorded174,106 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 174,106 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 164,850 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 164,850 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 150,339 miles

All tyres wearing on edge possibly due to low pressures

Engine and floor covers fitter obscuring some items.

Fail 22 Aug 2016 150,331 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All tyres wearing on edge possibly due to low pressures

Engine and floor covers fitter obscuring some items.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 136,111 miles

Engine covers and floor covers fitted obscuring some items

Fail 4 Sep 2015 135,840 miles

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

Engine covers and floor covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 12 Sep 2014 118,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 118,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 106,307 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 106,307 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 89,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,446 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,966 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,303 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 EHC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY56 EHC, 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 EHC registered?

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

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