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PN56 FCJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

278,066 mi
Last recorded278,066 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 FCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 278,066 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and Rear. Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both sides (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 278,066 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and Rear. Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both sides (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 267,814 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 267,814 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 250,928 miles

MIL on

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 250,879 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

MIL on

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 234,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear propshaft flange bolt not fully tight

mil on

Fail 1 Jul 2023 234,029 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear propshaft flange bolt not fully tight

mil on

Pass 4 Jul 2022 210,778 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 210,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 182,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2020 163,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 153,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 8 May 2019 153,721 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 131,058 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 115,718 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 104,979 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 104,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 94,659 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 85,088 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

parking brake travel

Pass 7 Nov 2012 74,520 miles

advise ns rear tyre low

advise parking brake travel

Fail 7 Nov 2012 38,763 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

advise ns rear tyre low

advise parking brake travel

Pass 21 Nov 2011 63,993 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 53,100 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,499 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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PN56 FCJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PN56 FCJ, 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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PN56 FCJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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