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BF56 EEW

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

153,009 mi
Last recorded153,009 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 EEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 153,009 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 147,553 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

movement in drive belt tensioner

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2022 147,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres badly split on inner side walls but not deep enough to reach the cords. recommend replacement, 245/40/17

movement in drive belt tensioner

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2021 141,174 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 141,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 136,696 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn smooth, 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

movement in drive belt tensioner and guide

Fail 7 Jul 2020 136,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn smooth, 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

movement in drive belt tensioner and guide

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 130,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 130,518 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 123,018 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 117,783 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 117,783 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorbers weak in action

Pass 5 Jul 2016 113,161 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 106,687 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 100,891 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 100,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 96,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 86,358 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 86,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,754 miles

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

front number plate change outside befor M.O.T was carried out

Fail 21 Oct 2011 76,754 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front number plate change outside befor M.O.T was carried out

Pass 27 Sep 2010 67,005 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,481 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 EEW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BF56 EEW, 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 EEW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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