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FY56 TLX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,114 mi
Last recorded77,114 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 77,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear tyres perished

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2022 76,965 miles

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

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2021 76,882 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 76,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 74,602 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,939 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 65,418 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 60,725 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 60,682 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Front arm (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 56,635 miles

Offside Front Bottom arm ball joint has play

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

Undertrays obscuring some components from view

Pass 10 Sep 2015 50,697 miles

Underside of vehicle has plastic covers obscuring some components including brake pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2014 44,456 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,820 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 28,814 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 20,905 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 13,275 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 6,585 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 TLX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

FY56 TLX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is FY56 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY56 TLX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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