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BD56 RHX

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,479 mi
Last recorded128,479 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 128,479 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 128,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2025 123,002 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 123,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 116,949 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 116,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2023 110,170 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 110,170 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 104,510 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 104,508 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 94,675 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 88,739 miles

Front factory fitted engine and floor covers

Offside Rear tyre on 2.6mm

Pass 10 Feb 2020 86,452 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under Trays Fitted Obstructing View For Inspection

Pass 1 Mar 2019 81,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 79,069 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 75,018 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 75,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,948 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 70,948 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,257 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 67,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,511 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,982 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 56,982 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,315 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inside

Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,130 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,473 miles

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

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 RHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BD56 RHX, 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 RHX registered?

BD56 RHX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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