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BD56 CTE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,125 mi
Last recorded79,125 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 CTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 79,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 67,512 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 61,960 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 61,960 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,658 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 47,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,883 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 33,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Nov 2012 30,141 miles

1) tyres 205 55 16 fronts 225 50 16 rears 2) underbody and outer sill covers fitted

3) body damage to n/s front

Pass 7 Nov 2011 26,602 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2010 22,739 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front torque arm ball joint gator split.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 18,312 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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BD56 CTE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD56 CTE, 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 BD56 CTE registered?

BD56 CTE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2006.

Is BD56 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 CTE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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