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BF56 BSU

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,447 mi
Last recorded124,447 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 BSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 124,447 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 106,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes and Offside front brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 101,095 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 94,672 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 93,414 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 92,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 89,908 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 89,908 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 88,184 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 86,662 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,229 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 83,365 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 83,365 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 79,978 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 75,621 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 66,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2012 66,752 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2011 57,662 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 57,449 miles

underbody and under bonnet inspection limited due to covers/guards fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2009 54,196 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,196 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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BF56 BSU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BF56 BSU, 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 BF56 BSU registered?

BF56 BSU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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