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BF56 EOJ

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

191,303 mi
Last recorded191,303 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 EOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 191,303 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroding and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

nearside handbrake lower efficiency

rear suspension bed and components corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2023 191,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroding and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

nearside handbrake lower efficiency

rear suspension bed and components corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2022 177,339 miles

nearside rear handbrake slightly lower efficiency

rear suspension bed corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2022 177,339 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake slightly lower efficiency

rear suspension bed corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2021 169,018 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake nearside lower efficiency

Pass 20 Mar 2020 165,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 165,983 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 153,491 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 153,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 136,785 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Fail 5 Apr 2018 136,785 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2017 116,255 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 84,833 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 84,883 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn outer edges

both rear tyres worn both edges

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 18 Nov 2013 43,714 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 43,698 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 38,799 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 31,649 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 26,775 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 21,340 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 21,340 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 EOJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EOJ, 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 EOJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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