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FY56 WRX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,375 mi
Last recorded129,375 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2024 129,375 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipes covered in grease all round

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 129,348 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both Side Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Around (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover fitted

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

Front bonnet shocks not slowly creeps down

Offside Front side repeater damage

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2023 120,549 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 120,544 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 108,584 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 97,103 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 94,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 94,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 88,251 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 88,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 81,029 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 81,029 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 72,078 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 62,589 miles

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

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2015 54,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 43,608 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 43,608 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear coils,corroded,all brake ferauls corrode,rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 38,000 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,071 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 25,022 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 19,391 miles

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

rear tyres well worn

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 WRX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WRX, 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 WRX registered?

FY56 WRX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is FY56 WRX safe to buy?

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