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FY56 EHH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,221 mi
Last recorded171,221 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 EHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 171,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrshion all round

Pass 4 Mar 2025 170,716 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear all rear suspenshion arms crodded and slight crossion all round

Pass 27 Mar 2024 169,380 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 168,100 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 168,100 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 167,241 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 164,792 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Forward arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Forward arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 161,438 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 159,500 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 156,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 155,006 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 151,751 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 140,739 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 140,739 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 126,763 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 126,763 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 109,255 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 98,977 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 84,665 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 73,411 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 69,831 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 EHH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EHH, 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 EHH registered?

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

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