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BD56 UXC

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

132,014 mi
Last recorded132,014 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 UXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 132,014 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORROSION

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 131,355 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 130,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 208,361 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 202,069 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 111,658 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 95,377 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central exhaust flexi damaged

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

RBT: service brake only minimum 16%

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

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2019 89,457 miles

Central exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Fail 4 Jun 2019 89,452 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2018 81,281 miles

Central exhaust flexi damaged

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 55/60% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Under trays and covers limit inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2017 77,909 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays and covers limit inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2016 70,123 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 69,253 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 65,809 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 63,123 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 61,283 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 58,554 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 57,592 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 41,742 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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BD56 UXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 UXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD56 UXC?

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What year was BD56 UXC registered?

BD56 UXC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is BD56 UXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 UXC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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