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BF56 BVK

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,075 mi
Last recorded170,075 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 BVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 170,075 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 165,068 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2016 165,068 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 136,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

creak from n/s/r suspension.

n/s/r tyre approaching wear bars.

Pass 25 Jan 2014 110,530 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s repeater indicator damaged but still working

Fail 9 Jan 2014 110,529 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine fault light on

n/s side repeater damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2013 88,242 miles

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 58,632 miles

full top and bottom vehicle protection covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Oct 2011 58,632 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

full top and bottom vehicle protection covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Aug 2010 39,059 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,646 miles

brake wear warning lamp on

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 BVK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BF56 BVK, 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 BVK registered?

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

Is BF56 BVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF56 BVK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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