MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
emmission close to fail high reading
hand brake low on nearside
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
emmission close to fail high reading
hand brake low on nearside
Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Rear slight play in anti roll bar D bush
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper & lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.
Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.
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)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY56 EKX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 EKX, 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 EKX registered?
FY56 EKX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2006.
Is FY56 EKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY56 EKX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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