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BD56 SEY

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,421 mi
Last recorded110,421 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 SEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 110,421 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 108,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively new disc fitted to offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper corner trim loose/damaged

Nearside door mirror assembly loose/damaged

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2025 108,080 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively new disc fitted to offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper corner trim loose/damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside door mirror assembly loose/damaged

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 106,012 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror unit damaged/loose

Pass 17 May 2023 101,091 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm ,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 91,048 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 88,186 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 87,188 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 85,870 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 84,814 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 80,426 miles

both front tyre low on edges

both front tyre valves perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2016 71,063 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 60,617 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 53,849 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 53,849 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 48,266 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 48,266 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 45,044 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 42,287 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 42,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 33,661 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 SEY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SEY, 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 SEY registered?

BD56 SEY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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