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BD56 XGO

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,967 mi
Last recorded69,967 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 XGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 69,967 miles

Engine oil low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 58,290 miles

inner edge of nearside rear tyre worn below 2mm in places but grooves on edges not cut as deep as grooves with wear indicators

Fail 3 Nov 2010 58,290 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inner edge of nearside rear tyre worn below 2mm in places but grooves on edges not cut as deep as grooves with wear indicators

Fail 25 Nov 2009 43,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 43,750 miles

Nearside Front 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 XGO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XGO, 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 XGO registered?

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

Is BD56 XGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 XGO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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