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FY56 STX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,883 mi
Last recorded173,883 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 173,883 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 164,561 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 164,561 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2020 128,690 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 128,670 miles

Emissions not tested fuel finished (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 123,429 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 123,429 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 116,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 108,759 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 102,959 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 87,506 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,006 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 79,170 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2013 79,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,607 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,816 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front wipers smearing

n/s/f jacking point rubber missing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 Sep 2011 58,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

front wipers smearing

n/s/f jacking point rubber missing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,001 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,482 miles

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

cleaned front wiper blades. wernt clearing front screen

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 STX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 STX, 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 STX registered?

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

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