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BF55 ZRZ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,914 mi
Last recorded112,914 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ZRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 112,914 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 107,047 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 107,045 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 102,210 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2022 102,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2021 96,437 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 93,833 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 92,272 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 84,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 84,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 77,907 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 3 May 2018 77,907 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2017 73,986 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 12 May 2016 68,238 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 56,193 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 56,193 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 44,709 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 44,709 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2014 44,421 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 29,826 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 29,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 29,380 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 26,816 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 24,382 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 22,141 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 16,634 miles

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 ZRZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF55 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ registered?

BF55 ZRZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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