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FY56 UCD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,578 mi
Last recorded86,578 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 86,578 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 83,924 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 82,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 77,513 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 77,499 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,641 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 64,283 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 64,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 60,196 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 56,843 miles

brake pads getting low

Pass 16 May 2018 52,658 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,901 miles

slight wear in front arm front bushes

Pass 6 May 2016 41,690 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 38,617 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 35,625 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 34,199 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 32,730 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 28,279 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 21,797 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 15,090 miles

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

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

nail in l/h/rear tyre

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 UCD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UCD, 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 UCD registered?

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

Is FY56 UCD safe to buy?

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