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MV56 FFL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,052 mi
Last recorded49,052 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 FFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 49,052 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 126,552 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 122,045 miles

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre has cut but not deep enough to rach the plyor cord

near side front tyre in very poor condition (boldfrom out side ege)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 116,937 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Jul 2009 86,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 86,776 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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MV56 FFL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FFL, 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 FFL registered?

MV56 FFL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is MV56 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV56 FFL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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