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FY56 TJX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,341 mi
Last recorded111,341 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 TJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 111,341 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Dec 2024 111,341 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted at time of test

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 104,883 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 95,673 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 93,634 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 90,993 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 90,993 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 5 Sep 2019 87,781 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 84,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 80,221 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 76,136 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 76,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 72,969 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 72,950 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint as marked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 70,026 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 65,993 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 62,597 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 62,563 miles

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

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

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 21 Sep 2011 58,779 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,822 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 51,784 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 TJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TJX, 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 TJX registered?

FY56 TJX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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The MOT history for FY56 TJX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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