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BD56 XGJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,988 mi
Last recorded94,988 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 XGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 94,988 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 83,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 83,591 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 76,856 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 70,432 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 70,432 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 65,481 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 62,414 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 62,414 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 57,834 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 53,270 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 48,163 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 43,711 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 38,424 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 33,726 miles

both front tyres have slight cracks but not to cords and slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 28,778 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 23,736 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 21,186 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 16,441 miles

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 XGJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XGJ, 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

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What year was BD56 XGJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BD56 XGJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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