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BF56 BUE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,310 mi
Last recorded140,310 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 140,310 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml light on

Fail 18 May 2017 140,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml light on

Pass 17 Mar 2016 131,185 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 125,120 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 116,299 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 96,885 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 86,128 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 77,713 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,461 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 BUE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BUE, 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 BUE registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF56 BUE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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