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PF55 FMO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,052 mi
Last recorded92,052 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 FMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 92,052 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 81,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded .very hard to examine please have wheel and trim removed to inspect . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2024 76,150 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 70,097 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door striker broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 70,097 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door striker broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 65,686 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 60,368 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 57,500 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 20 Feb 2019 53,522 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 49,124 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 49,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 44,992 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 40,381 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 36,432 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,013 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,561 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 24,952 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,542 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 22 Feb 2010 16,029 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 11,251 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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PF55 FMO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PF55 FMO, 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 PF55 FMO registered?

PF55 FMO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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