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NM56 FYN

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,394 mi
Last recorded125,394 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM56 FYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 125,394 miles

Rear suspension with plastic covers unable to fully inspect

Pass 27 Jun 2019 116,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 111,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 103,927 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

various amounts of corrosion on most brake pipes

Pass 8 Oct 2016 93,856 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 84,958 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 75,378 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 66,884 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 66,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 58,752 miles

front and rear pads low

n/s/f sastor arm bush slightly cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2012 58,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear pads low

n/s/f camber arm bush slightly cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

some brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2011 47,637 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 35,785 miles

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

Righthand front brake disc badly pitted and scored.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 26,959 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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NM56 FYN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FYN, 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 FYN registered?

NM56 FYN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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