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BD56 CTY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,293 mi
Last recorded192,293 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 192,293 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 190,859 miles

general corrosion to rear running gear

Pass 16 Sep 2016 177,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Drop link arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Both rear drop link arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 160,507 miles

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

rear brake hoses perished slightly

rear brake pipes corroded slightly

rear coil springs corroded

windscreen has a small chip

Pass 21 Nov 2014 143,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 143,463 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 123,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 123,172 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 91,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 91,119 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear number plate dirty

Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,737 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 56,422 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inside edges

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 CTY 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 75%.

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 CTY, 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 CTY registered?

BD56 CTY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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