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FY56 TKJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,741 mi
Last recorded64,741 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 64,741 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 64,741 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 64,266 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 63,959 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 63,076 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 63,076 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 61,945 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 61,162 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 59,953 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 56,653 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 54,188 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 51,600 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 49,180 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 46,555 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 44,153 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 44,153 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 41,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 39,055 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 36,376 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,905 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 TKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY56 TKJ registered?

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

Is FY56 TKJ safe to buy?

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