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FY56 ENW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,336 mi
Last recorded175,336 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 175,336 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded a slightly

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2021 175,227 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear brake pipes corroded a slightly

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 168,723 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 159,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 159,956 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

n/s/r reverse light not working

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2018 152,147 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded n/o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 146,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 141,343 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 134,909 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 118,115 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 94,074 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 73,961 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 66,028 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 55,685 miles

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,685 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,254 miles

off side front tyre slight wall damage ( inner wall )

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 ENW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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