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BD56 XJW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

209,855 mi
Last recorded209,855 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 XJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2024 209,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower suspension arm ball joint marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower suspension arm ball joint marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 195,077 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 195,077 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake warning light staying on dashboard (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 181,026 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 161,171 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 161,171 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 148,208 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 147,979 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (REAR ARM) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 132,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 132,473 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 117,705 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 116,091 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 113,877 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 110,263 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded surface corrosion all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 106,916 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 102,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 98,527 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 98,516 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 236,283 miles

rear pads getting low

Fail 11 Nov 2011 236,283 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear pads getting low

Pass 17 Nov 2010 88,437 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 64,742 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 64,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

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 XJW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 XJW, 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 XJW registered?

BD56 XJW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is BD56 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 XJW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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