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BD56 XJZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,335 mi
Last recorded110,335 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 110,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2019 109,120 miles

Emissions not tested car not idling (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 103,524 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 inner edge smooth, nail in inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Steering system slightly rough top mount tight both sides (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 103,508 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flexi joints (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no pump noise (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 inner edge smooth, nail in inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Steering system slightly rough top mount tight both sides (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 96,085 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 96,083 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2015 86,522 miles

Brake pipes corroded front to rear

Slight play in NSF wheel bearing

Slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 12 Oct 2015 86,522 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight play in NSF wheel bearing

Slight play in steering rack arms

Brake pipes corroded front to rear

Pass 22 Oct 2014 76,568 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

centre rear exhaust hanger is broken

Fail 21 Oct 2014 76,566 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

centre rear exhaust hanger is broken

Pass 18 Oct 2013 68,569 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 65,999 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,263 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 41,851 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,490 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 XJZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XJZ, 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 XJZ registered?

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

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