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FY56 EHD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

153,604 mi
Last recorded153,604 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 153,604 miles

Offside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2025 147,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes due to undertrays fitted along nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 147,923 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 143,907 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 143,899 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 128,439 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2023 128,439 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2022 117,826 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 116,823 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 115,861 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 114,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 112,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2018 112,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2017 109,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 106,293 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 102,470 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 17 Jun 2014 97,529 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 97,529 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 95,622 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 92,609 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 89,193 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 89,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 86,000 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 85,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 81,383 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 EHD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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