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BD56 NXT

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,763 mi
Last recorded145,763 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 NXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 145,763 miles

Front Both sides Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper slightly insecure

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Mirror slightly insecure

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

Rear Both sides rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2019 135,628 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 128,341 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear various places (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 118,025 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front and rear - both nearside and offside - both ( 4 - ball joints ) (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear - both - nearside and offside - both - ( 4 inner bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2017

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front and rear - both nearside and offside - both ( 4 - ball joints ) (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear - both - nearside and offside - both - ( 4 inner bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside - both worn outer inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Brakes requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires repair. ( o/s/f calliper sticking ) (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn - ( required soon ) (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 108,855 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 108,855 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 95,332 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 95,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 3 Feb 2014 87,009 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 87,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 74,398 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 74,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 64,881 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 64,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r spring fowling the suspension arm

Pass 17 Dec 2010 50,466 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 50,466 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,053 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)

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 NXT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NXT, 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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BD56 NXT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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