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BF55 LHL

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,351 mi
Last recorded120,351 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 LHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 120,351 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 108,713 miles

Offside Front jacking up rubber missing

Offside Front tyre outer wall damage

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2018 108,713 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front jacking up rubber missing

Offside Front tyre outer wall damage

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2017 100,326 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front jacking up rubber missing

e.m.l on

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2017 100,315 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front jacking up rubber missing

Offside Front tyre outer edge wearing smooth

Offside Front tyre outer wall damage

e.m.l on

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2015 98,128 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 96,171 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 93,593 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 91,125 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 91,125 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 88,801 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 76,217 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 75,176 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,266 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 53,266 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BF55 LHL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BF55 LHL, 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 BF55 LHL registered?

BF55 LHL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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