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BD56 XLK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,048 mi
Last recorded77,048 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 XLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 77,048 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 76,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 72,602 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 66,071 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 59,227 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 51,342 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 43,641 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 37,512 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 31,411 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 23,916 miles

both rear brake discs poor

Pass 14 Jul 2017 21,701 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 21,701 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 18,056 miles

Both front tyres perished

Fail 23 Jun 2016 18,056 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)

Both front tyres perished

Pass 6 Jul 2015 14,792 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 14,702 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 14,668 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 14,600 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all brake discs have surface corrosion

all tyres aged. cracking in between treads

Pass 25 Nov 2011 14,386 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 14,076 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 13,340 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XLK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

BD56 XLK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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The MOT history for BD56 XLK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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