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FY56 ENH

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,693 mi
Last recorded149,693 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 149,693 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 110,426 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 110,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 90,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav cradle ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front inner arch fouling on tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 90,342 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav cradle ()

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front inner arch fouling on tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 78,574 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 65,667 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres have some wear on inner and outer edges

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2016 65,667 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres have some wear on inner and outer edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2015 50,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 35,719 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 35,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2013 29,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 22,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front sidelights dim

Pass 15 Apr 2011 16,753 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 10,655 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 8,452 miles

205/55/16 tyres fitted to front 225/50/16 tyres fitted to rear

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

Fail 11 Aug 2009 8,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

205/55/16 tyres fitted to front 225/50/16 tyres fitted to rear

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

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 ENH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ENH, 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 ENH registered?

FY56 ENH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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