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MV56 FCD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

77,421 mi
Last recorded77,421 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 FCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 77,421 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 71,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Running onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 71,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Running onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 66,288 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 57,542 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 55,891 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 53,528 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 52,280 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 51,124 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 48,039 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 45,499 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)

brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Sep 2016 42,372 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 39,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 36,036 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,746 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,933 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,164 miles

full underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2010 21,901 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 16,260 miles

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

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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MV56 FCD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 MV56 FCD, 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 MV56 FCD registered?

MV56 FCD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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