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FY56 WUA

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,578 mi
Last recorded107,578 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 107,578 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 105,251 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 102,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays & Outersill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2023 99,433 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 96,392 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 96,392 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 93,551 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2020 92,072 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2019 87,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2018 82,631 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2017 77,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

handbrake only 17%

Pass 20 Jun 2016 72,552 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on wear bars

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2015 66,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 59,382 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,626 miles

Nearside front tie rod inner bush perished but not resulting in exccessive movement

Pass 28 Sep 2012 51,961 miles

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)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 44,645 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 40,017 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 37,661 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,578 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 WUA 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 WUA, 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 WUA registered?

FY56 WUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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