MOT Status
ValidMileage
116,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Fuel tank has slight dampness around nearside
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel tank has slight dampness around nearside
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting adrift (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
poor beam image both h/lamps[dirty]
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
poor beam image both h/lamps[dirty]
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP56 FCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 SP56 FCV, 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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How do I check the history of SP56 FCV?
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What year was SP56 FCV registered?
SP56 FCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2006.
Is SP56 FCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SP56 FCV shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SP56 FCV have outstanding finance?
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