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BD56 XLE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,525 mi
Last recorded168,525 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 XLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 168,525 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 164,695 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 164,693 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 163,080 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 258,235 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 252,085 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 150,741 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 150,741 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 150,227 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 149,540 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 136,340 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 127,449 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 127,449 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 91,315 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 91,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 59,373 miles

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

Rear 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 XLE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

BD56 XLE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is BD56 XLE safe to buy?

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