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BD56 JXM

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,993 mi
Last recorded134,993 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 JXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 134,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 134,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 126,959 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 126,914 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 119,365 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Various locations - underbody (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 May 2018 190,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Various locations - underbody (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 108,942 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 103,278 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 97,385 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 91,544 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 22 Apr 2013 84,487 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 79,194 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 79,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,717 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 40,749 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 JXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BD56 JXM, 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 JXM registered?

BD56 JXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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