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FY56 SSO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,971 mi
Last recorded107,971 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 SSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 107,971 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing outer wall 205/55r16

Fail 18 Aug 2018 107,971 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing outer wall 205/55r16

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Jan 2017 165,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear tire wearing inner wall 225/50r16

Fail 9 Jan 2017 165,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tire wearing inner wall 225/50r16

Pass 12 Jan 2016 162,060 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 162,060 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 95,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side rear tyre wearing inner wall,225/50r16

Pass 14 Dec 2013 91,150 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 87,122 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2011 77,942 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,505 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 59,278 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 59,278 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 28,317 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 SSO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SSO, 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 SSO registered?

FY56 SSO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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