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MV56 FZJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

184,285 mi
Last recorded184,285 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 FZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 184,285 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s flex to callipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 178,775 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 178,774 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 169,908 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four sets of brake pads 80% wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear across tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel has been repaired

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 6 Nov 2018 169,908 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four sets of brake pads 80% wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear across tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wheel has been repaired

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 18 Oct 2017 156,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 155,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 142,512 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 131,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 117,595 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 117,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 102,783 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 102,745 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 88,691 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 88,551 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 73,746 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 73,746 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

all four brake discs rusty

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 FZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MV56 FZJ, 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 FZJ registered?

MV56 FZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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