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BF56 EBD

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,551 mi
Last recorded103,551 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 EBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 103,551 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Before exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 103,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Before exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 98,890 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread wear

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 98,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread wear

Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 95,614 miles

engine/under/sill covers.

Pass 4 Dec 2017 90,312 miles

eml on

front tyres worn on edges

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 4 Dec 2017 90,312 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

eml on

front tyres worn on edges

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 3 Dec 2016 80,953 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2016 80,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,150 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2014 59,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 15 Nov 2014 59,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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

both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2013 50,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pads wearing thin

Fail 12 Nov 2013 50,278 miles

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

all brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,417 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 41,417 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 39,234 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 32,685 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 26,734 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,154 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 EBD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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