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ND56 FVN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,642 mi
Last recorded113,642 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND56 FVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 113,642 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 89,485 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 89,485 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,164 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 62,115 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,929 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 43,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 33,383 miles

N/S WIPER STARTING TO SPLIT

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,170 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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ND56 FVN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ND56 FVN, 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 ND56 FVN registered?

ND56 FVN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is ND56 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND56 FVN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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