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FY56 WVC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,673 mi
Last recorded140,673 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 WVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 140,673 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 140,673 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 134,696 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 134,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 130,084 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 130,027 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 120,164 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 120,164 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 101,864 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 101,864 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 86,949 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 86,949 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,113 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 65,827 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear above tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,989 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 47,269 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,447 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 38,440 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 32,054 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)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 32,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 25,311 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2009 203,358 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 WVC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WVC, 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 WVC registered?

FY56 WVC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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