MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background Both (6.3.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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 ELO 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 ELO, 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 ELO registered?
FY56 ELO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2006.
Is FY56 ELO safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY56 ELO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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