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NM56 FKY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,735 mi
Last recorded53,735 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM56 FKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 53,735 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 48,923 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 44,986 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav holder ()

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 37,869 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 35,697 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 35,397 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 35,076 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 34,760 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 34,518 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 34,134 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 33,658 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 32,621 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 31,702 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 27,729 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 27,729 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre worn on outter edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 21,071 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 16,041 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread area

Pass 12 Oct 2009 12,730 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread area

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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NM56 FKY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 NM56 FKY, 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 NM56 FKY registered?

NM56 FKY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is NM56 FKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM56 FKY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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