MOT Status
ValidMileage
136,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front ARB D bushes NEAR FAIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder wear ZERO tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake disc back plate cover corroded rusty / broken away (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected o/s/r brake back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Central Heat shield insecure
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise both front D bushes NEAR FAIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing / NEAR AFAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise both rear brake flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower bent arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake disc back plate cover corroded / part missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Advise tyre has sidewall damage tyre been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Advise spring corroded worn / rubbing on lower arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim damaged NEAR FAIL (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Advise rear brake binding 20% (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advise both rear flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Yellow border faded (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm as marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
very slight bind on n/s/r brake
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords four cuts on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
very slight bind on n/s/r brake
Full belly pans fitted
slight noise from suspension top mounts
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.6 mm (legal) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Full belly pans fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)
Engine cover and full undertrays fitted
Recomend to remove rear wheels to properly check brake pads
Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)
Engine cover and full undertrays fitted
Recomend to remove rear wheels to properly check brake pads
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine cover and undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advise o/s/f washer jets deteriated but provides enough fluid
Advise under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle
Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both outer pipes cross over under fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Rear rear brake binding Parking brake (3.7.B.1)
Advise under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
BD56 SGX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 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 SGX, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BD56 SGX?
You can check the full history of BD56 SGX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BD56 SGX registered?
BD56 SGX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2007.
Is BD56 SGX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD56 SGX shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BD56 SGX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD56 SGX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.